How long does it take to read Tacky the Penguin?
Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1988. 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
Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, Fiction, Individuality, Penguins, Human behavior, Behavior
