How Long to Read The Tale of Despereaux

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tale of Despereaux?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering...

How long is The Tale of Despereaux?

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tale of Despereaux Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Tale of Despereaux aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tale of Despereaux?

The Tale of Despereaux is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Tale of Despereaux?

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