How long does it take to read Sukey and the Mermaid?
Sukey and the Mermaid by Robert D. San Souci takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1992. 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 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid.
Subjects: Folklore, Mermaids, African Americans, Children's fiction, Mermaids, fiction, Storytellers
