How Long to Read Edgar: The 7:58

How Long Does it Take to Read Edgar: The 7:58?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 21 minutes to read Edgar: The 7:58 by Phil Stong

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

Description

Edgar's crew was made up of five people: the hoghead, the hothead, the front snake, the back snake and the conductor -- the fathead, or swellhead. But, much to Edgar's disgust, his crew argued all the time. Argue. Argue. Argue. Chaw. Chaw. Chaw. In fact they argued so much that they couldn't get the train to Pittsville on time (because that's what people expected and why do things differently?). Their story would have continued in the same old way, except for one thing. Edgar started to talk. What does one do about THAT the crew argued? Trains are supposed to be QUIET! But Edgar was soon to prove that he had a mind of his own. Time to do something different, Edgar told them (and then snorted twice through his smokestack). Time to learn a new way! Edgar, as it turned out, could make his own track. He could go up or down or sideways and spin around the world in the most remarkable way. Together he and his crew visited new places: Paris, Madagascar, Tokyo, Berlin, and Moscow. They even met James Wickleberry Britannica (if you can believe THAT). "I'm the smartest engine in the world," said Edgar. "I can go anywhere a steamboat can, or an airplane can, or a train can, and a lot of places they can't. I'm the finest traveling machine in creation ... " And most readers will agree that indeed he is. A unique children's book of the 1930s by a famed Iowa author, complete with drawings by award-winning children's illustrator, Lois Lenski.

How long is Edgar: The 7:58?

Edgar: The 7:58 by Phil Stong is 79 pages long, and a total of 20,461 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Edgar: The 7:58 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 51 minutes to read Edgar: The 7:58 aloud.

What Reading Level is Edgar: The 7:58?

Edgar: The 7:58 is suitable for students ages 10 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 Edgar: The 7:58?

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