How long does it take to read Mr. Messy?
Mr. Messy by Roger Hargreaves takes about 40 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 40 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1972. 36 pages, about 9,900 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 | 1 hour 6 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 40 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 25 minutes |
The page count is the median across 14 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Mr. Messy is in a pickle when Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy come to call.
Subjects: Children's stories, English, Little Miss Series, Mr Men Series, Picture Book, Humorous fiction
