How Long to Read Westward Promises

How Long Does it Take to Read Westward Promises?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read Westward Promises by Zoë Matthews

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

Description

Between 1850 and 1930, around 250,000 abandoned and orphaned children traveled by train to various locations throughout the United States with the hope of finding stability in their lives.The idea for such a venture came from Charles Loring Brace who was concerned about the many young children living on the streets of New York at the time. Because of his work with the "Children's Aid Society, forty-five states and two countries would eventually participate in this program, including Mexico and Canada. Westward Promises, fictional novella, is one of a series by Zoe Matthews that tells the story of Hanna, a young child that was abandoned by her mother and placed into an orphanage. After years in this institution, she is given the opportunity to ride the orphan train to Texas where a local doctor takes her in. After his unfortunate passing, she must venture out on her own once again, this time answering an ad in the town paper for a mail-order bride. Follow Hanna through the tough times as well as the promising as she continues her way along the orphan train of life in search of love and stability.

How long is Westward Promises?

Westward Promises by Zoë Matthews is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Westward Promises Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read Westward Promises aloud.

What Reading Level is Westward Promises?

Westward Promises 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.

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