How long does it take to read The Widow's Broom?
The Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1992. 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 9 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous.
Subjects: Brooms and brushes, Escobas y cepillos, Ficción juvenil, Fiction, Magia, Magic