How long does it take to read The Monkey and the Crocodile?
The Monkey and the Crocodile by Paul Galdone takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1969. 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 8 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The Jatakas are Indian fables relating the former births of the Buddha in various animal guises. In this retelling, he is a clever little monkey who twice foils the attempts of the crocodile to capture him.
Subjects: Folklore, Juvenile fiction, Crocodiles, Fables, Monkeys, Children's fiction
