How long does it take to read Abiyoyo?
Pete Seeger
Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger takes about 52 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 52 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1986. 47 pages, about 12,925 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 1 hour 26 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 52 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 32 minutes |
The page count is the median across 9 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.
Subjects: Folklore, Lullabies, Giants, Magicians, Xhosa (African people), Tales
