How long does it take to read Arthur's Halloween?
Arthur's Halloween 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 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Halloween has Arthur spooked! When his little sister wanders off into the scariest house on the street, Arthur has to find the courage to go in and save her. Will Arthur and D.W. make it out alive?
Subjects: Children's fiction, Halloween, fiction, Aardvark, fiction
