How long does it take to read Phoebe and the General?
Phoebe and the General by Judith Berry Griffin takes about 52 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 52 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1977. 47 pages, about 12,925 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 26 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 52 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 32 minutes |
The page count is the median across 8 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
During the Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City.
Subjects: African American girls, African Americans, Biography, History, Spies, Women
