How Long to Read Interesting Stories about Curious Words

How Long Does it Take to Read Interesting Stories about Curious Words?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Interesting Stories about Curious Words by Susie Dent

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

Description

Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language. Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS? What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER? Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk? What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE? Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE'S LEG? Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS? And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT? 'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent' Gyles Brandreth

How long is Interesting Stories about Curious Words?

Interesting Stories about Curious Words by Susie Dent is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Interesting Stories about Curious Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Interesting Stories about Curious Words aloud.

What Reading Level is Interesting Stories about Curious Words?

Interesting Stories about Curious Words 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.

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