How long does it take to read Stephanie's Ponytail?
Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert N. Munsch takes about 26 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 26 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1996. 24 pages, about 6,600 words. Written for children.
1 day at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 44 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 26 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 17 minutes |
The page count is the median across 20 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This book examines school culture, in the form of fellow students copying a hairstyle. Stephanie struggles to find a new way to wear her hair that is unique. She tries wearing her ponytail on top, on the side, and even in front, but everyone copies her. Finally, in desperation, she declares that tomorrow she will come to school with a shaved head so that she can finally look different from the copycats. Munsch illustrates this book with his own unique style and bright colors. Each picture is full of the fun details that abound in Munsch's work, showing, among other things, cats and dogs with ponytails.
Subjects: Hairstyles, Juvenile fiction, Individuality, Children's fiction, Emotions, fiction, Schools
