It takes the average reader 1 hour and 17 minutes to read Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Alice Hegan
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is a 1901 novel by American author Alice Hegan Rice, telling of a southern family's humorously coping with poverty. The book was highly popular on its release, and has been adapted to film several times.Rice was inspired to write the book during her "philanthropic work in a Louisville, Kentucky slum area, where she met an optimistic and cheerful woman" who served as the model for the book's main character.The setting of the book is a white turn-of-the-century urban slum whose inhabitants two somewhat wealthy individuals want to help. The title character is a widow with several daughters-named after the continents, because she thinks that geographical names are refined-and an employed young son, who dies before the middle of the book.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Alice Hegan is 76 pages long, and a total of 19,456 words.
This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 46 minutes to read Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch aloud.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch 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.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Alice Hegan is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Alice Hegan on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch on Amazon