How long does it take to read The Dot?
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2003. 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 28 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
Subjects: Fiction, Schools, Self-confidence, Art, Juvenile fiction, Children's fiction
