How long does it take to read Dick Whittington and His Cat?
Dick Whittington and His Cat by Marcia Brown takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1950. 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
Retells the legend of the poor boy in medieval England who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.
Subjects: Legends, Folklore, Caldecott Medal, Children's fiction, Cats, fiction
