How long does it take to read Arthur's April Fool?
Arthur's April Fool by Marc Brown takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1983. 32 pages, about 8,800 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 | 59 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 35 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 22 minutes |
The page count is the median across 11 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Arthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threat to pulverize him.
Subjects: Fiction, April Fool's Day, Bullies, Animals, Magic tricks, April Fools' Day
