How Long to Read Please Don't Piss on the Petunias

How Long Does it Take to Read Please Don't Piss on the Petunias?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Please Don't Piss on the Petunias by Sandra Knauf

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

Description

Please Don't Piss on the Petunias is a collection of essays and stories by a Colorado gardener with a dream: to give her two daughters the nature-centered childhood she had always longed for. When her husband finds an old house in a quirky part of town, she begins to make her dream a reality. Engaging, edgy, and often hilarious, Please Don't Piss on the Petunias follows Sandra Knauf as she turns a weed-filled yard into an urban paradise. Over the course of several chaotic years, she: Muddles through "mistress gardener" training, learning the ABCs of horticulture. Raises, with her young daughters, exotic breed bantam chickens named after Greek goddesses. Goes on her first bee-swarm capture. Discovers that a hen in their small flock has undergone a sex change. Copes with a series of family dogs: a rambunctious rescue Dalmatian, a destructive black Lab puppy, and a counterfeit teacup Chihuahua with a bad attitude. Adds to the animal menagerie: Netherlands dwarf rabbits, fancy backyard goldfish, triops from the age of the dinosaurs, and more. Through creating a life filled with plants and animals (and plenty of love) Sandra makes a discovery that will resonate with any rebel: Going off the beaten path may be the best way to find out who you really are.

How long is Please Don't Piss on the Petunias?

Please Don't Piss on the Petunias by Sandra Knauf is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Please Don't Piss on the Petunias Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Please Don't Piss on the Petunias aloud.

What Reading Level is Please Don't Piss on the Petunias?

Please Don't Piss on the Petunias 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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