How long does it take to read Good Night, Mr. Tom?
Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian takes about 5 hours 50 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 5 hours 50 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1981. 318 pages, about 87,450 words. Written for children.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 43 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 50 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 39 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
During World War II, an aging recluse's stony heart is softened by his friendship with a young evacuee from London.
Subjects: Child abuse, Historical Fiction, Juvenile fiction, Fiction, Country life, Children's fiction
