How long does it take to read Measuring Penny?
Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1997. 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
Lisa learns about the mathematics of measuring by measuring her dog Penny with all sorts of units, including pounds, inches, dog biscuits, and cotton swabs.
Subjects: Mensuration, Measurement, Animals, JUVENILE FICTION, School & Education, Dogs
