How long does it take to read The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1851. 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 122 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
An ugly and unloved duckling turns out to be a beautiful swan.
Subjects: Ducklings, Swans, Fairy tales, Children's stories, Danish, Folklore, Juvenile fiction
