How Long to Read Written for Children

How Long Does it Take to Read Written for Children?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Written for Children by John Rowe Townsend

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

Description

"This is a brief, readable account of English prose fiction for children from its beginning main streams of development and includes the 'Courtesy Books' of a later age, and the work of the remarkable John Newbery in the eighteenth century. The nineteenth century which began with Mrs. Sherwood's The Fairchild Family - 'designed to strike the fear of hellfire into every child's soul' - later saw the works of Lewis Carroll, Stevenson, Henty and the development of the school story from 'Tom Brown' to 'Stalky.'"--Book Jacket.

How long is Written for Children?

Written for Children by John Rowe Townsend is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Written for Children Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Written for Children aloud.

What Reading Level is Written for Children?

Written for Children 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 Written for Children?

Written for Children by John Rowe Townsend is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Written for Children by John Rowe Townsend on Amazon click the button below.