How Long to Read Waiting for the Durian

How Long Does it Take to Read Waiting for the Durian?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 59 minutes to read Waiting for the Durian by Susan J. McCabe

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

Description

Little Captive: Wait for Freedom is the inspiring true story of a child whose city was bombed, whose rescue ship was sunk, and who was held prisoner of war by the Japanese during World War II. Author Susan McCabe knew it was a story that had to be told when she met Des Woodford at his home in Perth Australia, where she and her family had moved from Canada. The story takes the reader with the young Des on his journey of adventure, pain, suffering, heroism and survival. This book not only tells the dramatic tale of what happened, it reveals the inner journey of the soul of the child, and leaves us breathless with admiration at his strength and depth of character. Des lives for us, as do his parents Rosy and Sonny, who share his ordeal, though they are all ripped apart before being brought back together. There are camp heroes like the Dutch Barfing brothers, the irrepressible Aussie jockeys who take on the brutal prison guards, and Des's pet chicks Bluey and Koefer. All of them - even the pet birds - become three-dimensional, living breathing personalities who engage our feelings.

How long is Waiting for the Durian?

Waiting for the Durian by Susan J. McCabe is 348 pages long, and a total of 89,784 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Waiting for the Durian Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 10 minutes to read Waiting for the Durian aloud.

What Reading Level is Waiting for the Durian?

Waiting for the Durian 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 Waiting for the Durian?

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