How long does it take to read The Midwife's Apprentice?
The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman takes about 2 hours 14 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 14 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1995. 122 pages, about 33,550 words. Written for children.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 44 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 14 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 24 minutes |
The page count is the median across 12 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.
Subjects: Fiction, Childrens, Historical, Medieval, Childbirth in fiction, Newbery Medal
