How long does it take to read Balloons Over Broadway?
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2011. 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
Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Subjects: History, Puppeteers, Thanksgiving Day, Parades, Biography, JUVENILE NONFICTION
