How long does it take to read Pecos Bill?
Pecos Bill by Steven Kellogg takes about 44 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 44 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1986. 40 pages, about 11,000 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 13 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 44 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 28 minutes |
The page count is the median across 18 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.
Subjects: Folklore, Legends, Pecos Bill (Legendary character), Tall tales, Folklore -- United States., Tall tales.
