How long does it take to read Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash?
Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash by Sarah Weeks takes about 26 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 26 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1998. 24 pages, about 6,600 words. Written for children.
1 day at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 44 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 26 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 17 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Mrs. McNosh hangs up her wash with such gusto that her clothesline ends up holding the dog, a Christmas wreath, a kite, and other odd items.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme, Humorous stories, Children's fiction, Wit and humor, Picture books for children, Picture books
