How Long to Read "We Live in the Shadow"

How Long Does it Take to Read "We Live in the Shadow"?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read "We Live in the Shadow" by Elaine Bell Kaplan

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

Description

Looking at their photo of railroad tracks, a group of preteen students in South Central Los Angeles see either "a way out of the ghetto," or a "dirty, bad environment." Such are the impressions expressed in the poignant "We Live in the Shadow": Inner-City Kids Tell Their Stories through Photographs. In Elaine Bell Kaplan's perceptive book, at-risk youth were given five-dollar cameras to tell stories about their world. Their photos and stories show us their response to negative inner-city teen images. We follow them into their schools, and we hear about their creative coping strategies. While these kids see South Central as dangerous, they also see themselves as confident enough to not let the inner city take them down. They refuse to be labeled as "ghetto thugs," as outsiders sometimes do. These outsiders include police, teachers, and other groups representing the institutional voices governing their daily lives. The kids in "We Live in the Shadow": Inner-City Kids Tell Their Stories through Photographs have developed a multilayered view of society. This impressive book gives voice to their resilience.

How long is "We Live in the Shadow"?

"We Live in the Shadow" by Elaine Bell Kaplan is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read "We Live in the Shadow" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read "We Live in the Shadow" aloud.

What Reading Level is "We Live in the Shadow"?

"We Live in the Shadow" 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 "We Live in the Shadow"?

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