How long does it take to read Detective LaRue?
Detective LaRue by Mark Teague takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2004. 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 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
While on vacation, Mrs. LaRue receives letters from her dog Ike who has been falsely accused of harming the neighbor's cats and is trying to clear his name.
Subjects: Humorous stories, Letters, Perros, Gatos, Cartas, Juvenile fiction