How long does it take to read Born to Run?
Bruce Springsteen, Michael Morpurgo
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen, Michael Morpurgo takes about 8 hours 36 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 8 hours 36 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1975. 469 pages, about 128,975 words. Written for children.
18 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 14 hours 20 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 8 hours 36 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 5 hours 22 minutes |
The page count is the median across 31 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
There was something inside the bag, squeaking and squealing in terror. Patrick didn't think about it. He leaped into the canal." For Best Mate, being rescued is only the start of his adventures. From unwanted burden to favourite companion, and from pet to champion race dog, this remarkable greyhound proves that it's not just cats who have more than one life. Cast aside, kidnapped, or living rough on the streets, Best Mate can always find a way to survive. But will he ever find a real home?
Subjects: Photograph collections, Music, Greyhound racing, Juvenile fiction, Greyhounds, Children's fiction
