How long does it take to read Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach?
A play
Richard R. George, Richard George
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach by Richard R. George, Richard George takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 1 hour 40 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1982. 91 pages, about 25,025 words. Written for children.
4 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 2 hours 47 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 3 minutes |
The page count is the median across 14 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This dramatization of Roald Dahl's beloved book can be performed in school and at summer camp, acted out at home or simply read together by a group of friends.
Subjects: Children's plays, Plays, Children's plays, American
