How long does it take to read The Box of Delights, or When the Wolves Were Running?
The Box of Delights, or When the Wolves Were Running by John Masefield takes about 5 hours 40 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 5 hours 40 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1935. 309 pages, about 84,975 words. Written for children.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 27 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 40 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 32 minutes |
The page count is the median across 42 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Kay finds himself involved in a fantastic adventure when he becomes guardian of the mysterious Box of Delights.
Subjects: Fantasy, Fiction, Children's stories, English, Juvenile fiction, History, Young adult fiction
