How long does it take to read The Chimpanzees of Happytown?
The Chimpanzees of Happytown by Giles Andreae takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2007. 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 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The chimpanzees of a colourless and drab town defy their grumpy mayor, and turn it into Happytown, a place that's colourful and fun.
Subjects: Urban renewal, Picture books, Social control, Community life, Juvenile fiction, Social change
