How Long to Read Trestle Over No Name Creek

How Long Does it Take to Read Trestle Over No Name Creek?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read Trestle Over No Name Creek by Marie C. Senter

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

Description

Book Description Frank, a dark-skinned old man, is found dead in No Name Creek under the railroad trestle. The local small town kids unravel the mysteries surrounding the old man they called Friend. In the l960 s, the idea of a friend over 30, a grown-up they could call by first name, a friend with no last name who liked to visit and teach them interesting stuff was reactionary and now he was dead The grown-ups ignored him. No one knew or cared who he was except the kids. Surviving life controlled by rigid codes of conduct, every move monitored by grown-ups (and the local tattle-tale cop), the junior high kids gather in the back booth of the local Drug Store n Soda Fountain Shop after school to share accumulated clues. They form the Meanderthaller gang and set out to uncover the truth. Was Frank s death an accident, as the grown-ups prefer to think, or was Frank s death a murder? Publisher s Comment: I instantly fell in love with Marie the very first time I met her. Within the first minute of our conversation she began her elevator speech with, Frank, a dark-skinned old man, is found dead in No Name Creek under the railroad trestle She has a natural ability to captivate you with her story-telling. Her command of the literary language speaks clearly and compellingly, drawing the reader into a time and place of a young adolescent s innocence and unceasing thirst for truth and understanding. You will want to discover more of this sweet suspense. Although set in the 1960 s, it is a story for all ages and all times. Give it to a child to read, read it for yourself, or read it to your children. About the Author Combine curiosity, and observation skills with ability to correlate the unrelated, and you have a Marie C. Senter story. Marie uses writing and speaking to share experiences from her life as a nurse, teacher, speaker, and presenter in retreats, seminars, and conferences. "TRESTLE over NO NAME CREEK" provides a unique look into small-town happenings in the 1960 s. Marie s sense of humor and ability to communicate how kids survived way back then give today s readers a fun, challenging trip. Grown-ups remember phone booths, rotary dial telephones, soda fountain shops, and expected behavior. Kids will find a whole new world in this old-style living.

How long is Trestle Over No Name Creek?

Trestle Over No Name Creek by Marie C. Senter is 146 pages long, and a total of 37,376 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Trestle Over No Name Creek Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Trestle Over No Name Creek aloud.

What Reading Level is Trestle Over No Name Creek?

Trestle Over No Name Creek is suitable for students ages 10 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.

Where Can I Buy Trestle Over No Name Creek?

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