How long does it take to read The Paper Bag Princess?
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1980. 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 40 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Story about not accepting failure or giving up on what you want. It's not about looks or power but tenacity and quick thinking. Hurray for you Princess of the Paper Bag. Very short, easy reading. I wanted to hear more about her.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, Princesses, Dragons, Miniature books, Mini-livres, Fiction