How Long to Read When Our Jack Went to War

How Long Does it Take to Read When Our Jack Went to War?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 22 minutes to read When Our Jack Went to War by Sandy McKay

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

Description

A powerful and moving YA story about two brothers, one of whom goes off to fight in World War One. It’s 1917 and Jack enlists. And although 13-year-old Tom is envious of his elder brother, he soon changes his mind as the reality of war becomes more apparent. We follow Jack’s story through his letters home and through the eyes of his younger brother. Tom writes about life at home in New Zealand: living with Mum and their young sister, Amy, learning to hunt with his uncle, getting a puppy and learning to knit...for the war effort. Jack writes of his first-hand experience in Trentham, the troop ship, Britain, France, the Battle of Messines and finally, Passchendaele. Sadly the story ends with Jack being killed at Passchendaele along with hundreds of other Kiwis. (Of the 180 soldiers in the 2nd Otago Division, 148 lost their lives in one day in New Zealand’s worst ever military disaster.) When Our Jack Went to War is a fictional account of a real life tragedy, based on the author’s research into the death of her own great uncle, who died in 1917. The NZ Post Award-winning Sandy Mckay ably conveys how war affects everyone – it’s a superb meditation on war and its devastating effect on soldiers and their families.

How long is When Our Jack Went to War?

When Our Jack Went to War by Sandy McKay is 197 pages long, and a total of 50,629 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read When Our Jack Went to War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 36 minutes to read When Our Jack Went to War aloud.

What Reading Level is When Our Jack Went to War?

When Our Jack Went to War 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 When Our Jack Went to War?

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