How Long to Read Penelope's Tale

How Long Does it Take to Read Penelope's Tale?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 11 minutes to read Penelope's Tale by Penelope Black

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

Description

As a fast maturing young woman, Penelope finds herself in increasing trouble at her very traditional grammar school for girls where the strap and cane are in regular use. She is punished by stern lady teachers, while at home she feels her Aunt's hairbrush and her Uncle's slipper. But she also learns to exercise the power of her own sexuality with a series of male and female lovers and eventually becomes a disciplinarian and authority figure in her own right. Notable characters in Penelope's Tale include her hard-handed Aunt Hilda; her bratty cousin James; Lillian Partridge, her best friend and first lover; her austere Headmistress, Mrs Latimer; Penelope's first boyfriend, the sexually athletic and sadistic Roger Douglas; the glamorous and self-assured Philippa Markham; and some of the juvenile offenders whom Penelope takes in hand as a young probation officer. As the tale unfolds, Penelope's audience (a young man she meets in a teashop) becomes increasingly part of the story.

How long is Penelope's Tale?

Penelope's Tale by Penelope Black is 69 pages long, and a total of 17,871 words.

This makes it 23% the length of the average book. It also has 22% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Penelope's Tale Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 37 minutes to read Penelope's Tale aloud.

What Reading Level is Penelope's Tale?

Penelope's Tale 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.

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