How long does it take to read The Secret Birthday Message?
The Secret Birthday Message by Eric Carle takes about 28 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 28 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1971. 25 pages, about 6,875 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 | 46 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 28 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 17 minutes |
The page count is the median across 20 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
By following the instructions in the coded message, Tim finds his birthday present.
Subjects: Toy and movable books, Juvenile fiction, Birthdays, Fiction, Specimens, Children's fiction
