How long does it take to read Owen?
Owen by Kevin Henkes takes about 26 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
Part of Mouse books
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About 26 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1993. 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 15 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.
Subjects: Fiction, Juvenile fiction, Parent and child, Blankets, Mice, Children's fiction
