How long does it take to read Henry and Beezus?
Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary takes about 3 hours 31 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
Book 2 of Henry Huggins
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About 3 hours 31 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1923. 192 pages, about 52,800 words. Written for children.
8 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 5 hours 52 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 31 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 12 minutes |
The page count is the median across 49 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Henry and Beezus is the second book in the Henry Huggins series. This humorous children's novel was written by Beverly Cleary and published in 1952. Henry comes up with many ways to earn money for the new red bicycle he wants, but they all seem to end up with him in trouble. Finally his friend Beezus gives him an idea that actually works.
Subjects: juvenile audience, dogs, cycling, Money-making projects for children, friendship, Humorous stories
