How Long to Read Tumble

How Long Does it Take to Read Tumble?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Tumble by Thomas Croft

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

Description

Tumble combines a lively and accessible account of the Norman Invasion with a good story. There is adventure here, history and detail which will sharpen the interest of those already familiar with the Battle of Hastings and offer a useful introduction for readers new to the topic.A chance encounter enables young Ash to escape from the wild woodland and to join a group of entertainers led by the mysterious Gryp. Ash travels into a world of danger and adventure. He meets Earl Harold Godwinson in Bosham and Duke William in Rouen. Serving one of the Duke's knights at the Battle of Hastings, Ash gives the Norman view of the 1066 Conquest including the background to the conflict, the preparations for the invasion, the Great Battle itself and its difficult aftermath.Central to Ash's story is an account of the terrible malfosse incident during which, following Duke William's victory, scores of Norman knights were slaughtered.Additional notes and a glossary make Tumble a particularly useful introductory text for young historians.Tumble is a companion to The Fighting Man, A 1066 Adventure also by Thomas Croft. Some of the characters and scenes deliberately echo each other but the stories and historical reach are very different.

How long is Tumble?

Tumble by Thomas Croft is 262 pages long, and a total of 66,024 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tumble Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Tumble aloud.

What Reading Level is Tumble?

Tumble 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.

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