How Long to Read Journal of a Duck Midwife

How Long Does it Take to Read Journal of a Duck Midwife?

It takes the average reader and 57 minutes to read Journal of a Duck Midwife by Judith Wurtman

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

Description

Little did Judith Wurtman suspect when she sang, "Be kind to your web-footed friends, for a duck may be somebody's mother," with her girl scout troop, that one day, she would help an actual duck become an actual mother. Returning to her apartment in Boston following an absence of several months, she discovered that a female Mallard had chosen an empty terracotta planter on her twelfth floor balcony for her nesting site. Having named the duck Sadie, the author worried that the ever-changing New England weather would expose the duck to cold, rain and hot, dry wind. She cobbled together a make-shift shelter using plants donated by neighbors, a large umbrella and a concrete Gargoyle. An expert on rescuing urban wildlife provided duck food which the author dutifully fed Sadie three times a day. But would the eggs hatch? Sadie's frequent and unpredictable absences exposed the eggs to the elements, and made it seem equally likely they would wind up hard boiled rather than gently warmed as they slowly turned into ducklings.

How long is Journal of a Duck Midwife?

Journal of a Duck Midwife by Judith Wurtman is 56 pages long, and a total of 14,336 words.

This makes it 19% the length of the average book. It also has 18% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Journal of a Duck Midwife Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 18 minutes to read Journal of a Duck Midwife aloud.

What Reading Level is Journal of a Duck Midwife?

Journal of a Duck Midwife is suitable for students ages 8 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 Journal of a Duck Midwife?

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