How Long to Read William Still and His Freedom Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read William Still and His Freedom Stories?

It takes the average reader and 47 minutes to read William Still and His Freedom Stories by Don Tate

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

Description

From award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad. William Still's parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. One day, a strangely familiar man came into William's office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be? Motivated by his own family's experience, William Still began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry "Box" Brown, and William and Ellen Craft. Award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Tate's powerful words and artwork are sure to inspire young readers in this first-ever picture book biography of the Father of the Underground Railroad.

How long is William Still and His Freedom Stories?

William Still and His Freedom Stories by Don Tate is 46 pages long, and a total of 11,776 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 14% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read William Still and His Freedom Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 4 minutes to read William Still and His Freedom Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is William Still and His Freedom Stories?

William Still and His Freedom Stories is suitable for students ages 8 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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