How long does it take to read Not Quite Narwhal?
Jessie Sima
Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima takes about 41 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 41 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2017. 37 pages, about 10,175 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 8 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 41 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 25 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a little bit different—his tusk isn’t as long, he’s not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The revelation leaves him torn: is he a land narwhal or a sea unicorn? But perhaps, if Kelp is clever, he may find a way to have the best of both worlds.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, Identity, Identity (Philosophical concept), Unicorns, Narwhal, Fiction
