How long does it take to read Mr. Tanen's Ties?
Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Mr. Tanen's Ties by Maryann Cocca-Leffler takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1999. 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
Mr. Tanen, the principal at Lynnhurst Elementary School, is well known for his colorful and unusual ties, but he and his students are saddened when his boss orders him to stop wearing them.
Subjects: Fiction, Neckties, Schools, School principals, Schools, fiction, Clothing and dress, fiction
