How long does it take to read The King's Stilts?
The King's Stilts by Dr. Seuss takes about 53 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 53 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1939. 48 pages, about 13,200 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 | 1 hour 28 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 53 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 33 minutes |
The page count is the median across 9 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
When the King's stilts are stolen and hidden, and he can no longer enjoy his play hour, the whole kingdom is threatened with destruction until a brave page boy saves the day.
Subjects: children's stories, Juvenile fiction, Fairy tales, Stilts, Fiction, Kings and rulers
