How long does it take to read Maneki Neko?
the tale of the beckoning cat
Susan Lendroth
Maneki Neko by Susan Lendroth takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2010. 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 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Retells the Japanese folktale about how the beckoning cat became a symbol of luck and prosperity in Japan.
Subjects: Cats, Folklore, Children's fiction, Japan, fiction, Cats, fiction
