How long does it take to read The Alchemyst?
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1
Michael Scott, Michael Dylan Scott
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott, Michael Dylan Scott takes about 7 hours 11 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 7 hours 11 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2007. 392 pages, about 107,800 words. Written for children.
15 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 11 hours 59 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 7 hours 11 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 4 hours 30 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
In modern day San Francisco, Josh and Sophie Newman find themselves in the middle of a centuries old magical battle for the book of Abraham the mage which contains the secret for immortality. With help from the immortal alchemist and his wife, Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel, Sophie and Josh must protect the ancient book from Dr John Dee and the dark elders who wish to use the book to destroy the world. A great read for those who enjoy history, mythology, and lots of magic!
Subjects: Magic, Brothers and sisters, Juvenile fiction, Fiction, Twins, Alchemists
