How long does it take to read The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon?
The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1994. 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 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
On the first day of school, a young boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new gym teacher is "Coach Kong," Mr. Green.
Subjects: Physical education and training, Fiction, Schools, Humorous stories, School children, Children's fiction