How long does it take to read The Elf on the Shelf?
Carol V. Aebersold, Carol Aebersold, Chanda Bell
The Elf on the Shelf by Carol V. Aebersold, Carol Aebersold, Chanda Bell takes about 29 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 29 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2005. 26 pages, about 7,150 words. Written for children.
1 day at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 48 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 29 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 18 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
Subjects: Children's Books - General, Conduct of life, Picture books, Elves, Juvenile fiction, Children
