How long does it take to read Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears?
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema takes about 33 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 33 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1975. 30 pages, about 8,250 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 | 55 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 33 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 21 minutes |
The page count is the median across 29 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.
Subjects: Animals, Caldecott Medal, Children's stories, African (English), Fiction, Folklore, Juvenile fiction
