It takes the average reader and 16 minutes to read Over the Hills and Far Away by Hilary McKay
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
I asked myself lots of questions, like why did the Piper’s son steal the pig? Over the Hills and Far Away is an imaginative retelling which weaves together two classic stories in the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the nursery tale of Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son. Originally featured in Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales, this short story is sure to capture the imagination! From the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning storyteller Hilary McKay and featuring black-and-white line and tone illustrations from the talented Sarah Gibb.
Over the Hills and Far Away by Hilary McKay is 16 pages long, and a total of 4,096 words.
This makes it 5% the length of the average book. It also has 5% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 22 minutes to read Over the Hills and Far Away aloud.
Over the Hills and Far Away is suitable for students ages 6 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.
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