How Long to Read The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 15 minutes to read The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories by Lalita Iyer

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

Description

Appa is busy trying to buy a buffalo, Amma is wondering where to hang a clothesline in Dhanulti, while Cheenu has happily swallowed a nail! Lalita Iyer's family is always up to something. Read about their quirks and adventures in this charming collection of stories."Lalita Iyer is a very innocent storyteller. She narrates them with a granny's ease. The most interesting part is, the stories have been picked up from day to day life, which can surprise the reader, as if they were his or her own story. The stories are very emotional and told very intimately. One should go through these stories just for their freshness. They carry a very palatable fragrance of the soil." - Gulzar. A Children's Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor's pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children's bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child's reading life.

How long is The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories?

The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories by Lalita Iyer is 74 pages long, and a total of 18,796 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 42 minutes to read The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories?

The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories 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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