How long does it take to read The Night Dad Went to Jail?
Melissa Higgins
The Night Dad Went to Jail by Melissa Higgins takes about 26 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 26 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2012. 24 pages, about 6,600 words. Written for children.
1 day at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 44 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 26 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 17 minutes |
The page count is the median across 1 edition, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]
Subjects: Children of prisoners, Prisons, Prisoners, Family relationships, Father and child, Criminals