How long does it take to read Anansi the Spider?
Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermott takes about 45 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 45 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1972. 41 pages, about 11,275 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 15 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 45 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 28 minutes |
The page count is the median across 20 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky
Subjects: Anansi (Legendary character), Ashanti (African people), Ashanti Folklore, Children's stories, Folklore, Folklore, Ashanti
