How Long to Read Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere

How Long Does it Take to Read Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 36 minutes to read Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere by Julie T. Lamana

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

Description

A ten-year-old girl learns the importance of family and community in this tale of love and hope set during the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Armani Curtis can think about only one thing: her tenth birthday. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Turning ten is a big deal to Armani. It means she’s older, wiser, more responsible. But when Hurricane Katrina hits the Lower Nines of New Orleans, Armani realizes that being ten means being brave, watching loved ones die, and mustering all her strength to help her family weather the storm. A powerful story of courage and survival, Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable. Praise for Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere “Lamana goes for and achieves realism here, carefully establishing the characters and setting before describing in brutal detail, beyond what is typical in youth literature, the devastating effects of Katrina—loss of multiple family members, reports of attacks in the Superdome, bodies drifting in the current and less-than-ideal shelter conditions. An honest, bleak account of a national tragedy sure to inspire discussion and research.” —Kirkus Reviews “I recommend the book because I think it does a good job of capturing what life was like in New Orleans both before and after Katrina and because Armani’s journey will give readers a lot to think about and discuss. But parents will want to know that it doesn’t flinch when describing the death and destruction that hit New Orleans during that time and be cautious with younger, sensitive readers.” —Cindy Hudson, author of Book by Book

How long is Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere?

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere by Julie T. Lamana is 327 pages long, and a total of 84,039 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 103% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 39 minutes to read Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere aloud.

What Reading Level is Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere?

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere 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.

Where Can I Buy Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere?

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