How long does it take to read Liang and the Magic Paintbrush?
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush by Demi takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1980. 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 9 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A poor boy who longs to paint is given a magic brush that brings to life whatever he pictures.
Subjects: Fiction, Folklore, Magic, Paintbrushes, Painting, picture book for children
