How Long to Read Torpedo Junction

How Long Does it Take to Read Torpedo Junction?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Torpedo Junction by Homer H Hickam

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1942 German U-boats turned the shipping lanes off Cape Hatteras into a sea of death. Cruising up and down the U.S. eastern seaboard, they sank 259 ships, littering the waters with cargo and bodies. As astonished civilians witnessed explosions from American beaches, fighting men dubbed the area "Torpedo Junction." And while the U.S. Navy failed to react, a handful of Coast Guard sailors scrambled to the front lines. Outgunned and out-maneuvered, they heroically battled the deadliest fleet of submarines ever launched. Never was Germany closer to winning the war. In a moving ship-by-ship account of terror and rescue at sea, Homer Hickam chronicles a little-known saga of courage, ingenuity, and triumph in the early years of World War II. From nerve-racking sea duels to the dramatic ordeals of sailors and victims on both sides of the battle, Hickam dramatically captures a war we had to win--because this one hit terrifyingly close to home.

How long is Torpedo Junction?

Torpedo Junction by Homer H Hickam is 271 pages long, and a total of 68,021 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Torpedo Junction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 11 minutes to read Torpedo Junction aloud.

What Reading Level is Torpedo Junction?

Torpedo Junction is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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