How long does it take to read The Legend of the Persian Carpet?
The Legend of the Persian Carpet by Tomie dePaola takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1993. 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
Tells how the first Persian carpet was created to replace King Balash's lost treasure.
Subjects: Folklore, Carpets, Folklore, middle east
