How long does it take to read Penny and Her Marble?
Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes takes about 48 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
Part of Penny books
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About 48 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2012. 44 pages, about 12,100 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 21 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 48 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 30 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass, but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.
Subjects: Mice, Fiction, Marbles, Lost and found possessions, Conscience, Family
