How long does it take to read How Chipmunk Got His Stripes?
A Tale of Bragging and Teasing
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2001. 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
When Bear and Brown Squirrel have a disagreement about whether Bear can stop the sun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomes Chipmunk, the striped one
Subjects: Indians of North America, Tales, Folklore, Chipmunks, Fairy Tales & Folklore - Native American, Juvenile Folk Tales / Mythology / Fables
