It takes the average reader and 20 minutes to read This Train Is Bound for Glory by Alice Faye Duncan
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
All aboard! Rooted in the tradition of an African American spiritual, this mesmerizing picture book takes readers on a cosmic journey to heaven, celebrating the diversity of life at every stop along the way. The vivid illustrations and snappy text in This Train Is Bound for Glory bring the Glory Train to life as it welcomes singing passengers. The excitement is palpable as the train clicks and clacks through scenic deserts, over lush mountains, and across sparkling bridges. Under the guidance of the watchful Conductor, the heaven-bound train bops and bounces from Earth to the stars until it reaches the pearly gates, where passengers dance with thrilling joy. This train is bound for Glory—this train! This train is bound for Glory—this train! This train is bound for Glory. Everybody here is a-rocking and a-rolling. This train is bound for Glory—this train! The history of “This Train is Bound for Glory” dates back to 1922 as a popular recording. The lyrics have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book, readers are invited to write their own version of the song in a spirit of hope, joy, and love for a new generation. The world needs more light. Sing on!
This Train Is Bound for Glory by Alice Faye Duncan is 20 pages long, and a total of 5,000 words.
This makes it 7% the length of the average book. It also has 6% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 27 minutes to read This Train Is Bound for Glory aloud.
This Train Is Bound for Glory is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
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