Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of Dreams of Distant Shores is 8th and 9th grade.
Readability Test | Reading Level |
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Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 5 |
SMOG Index | Grade 8 |
Coleman Liau Index | Grade 8 |
Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 6 |
The estimated word count of Dreams of Distant Shores is 93,620 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 6 hrs 15 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 10 hrs 25 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 3 hrs 29 mins.
Dreams of Distant Shores - 93,620 words | ||
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Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
Slow | 150 words/min | 10 hrs 25 mins |
Average | 250 words/min | 6 hrs 15 mins |
Fast | 450 words/min | 3 hrs 29 mins |
for Dreams of Distant Shores
Featuring three brand-new stories and an original introduction by Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn.Bestselling author Patricia A. McKillip (The Riddle-Master of Hed) is one of the most lyrical writers gracing the fantasy genre. With the debut of her newest work, Dreams of Distant Shores is a true ode to her many talents. Within these pages you will find a youthful artist possessed by both his painting and his muse and seductive travelers from the sea enrapturing distant lovers. The statue of a mermaid comes suddenly to life, and two friends are transfixed by a haunted estate.Fans of McKillip’s ethereal fiction will find much to delight them; those lucky enough to be discovering her work will find much to enchant them.