How long does it take to read Ruby the Copycat?
Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1991. 32 pages, about 8,800 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 | 59 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 35 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 22 minutes |
The page count is the median across 12 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Ruby insists on copying Angela, until her teacher helps her discover her own creative resources.
Subjects: Fiction, Juvenile fiction, Ficción juvenil, Teacher-student relationships, Behavior, Schools
