How Long to Read The Sign Painter

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sign Painter?

It takes the average reader and 36 minutes to read The Sign Painter by Allen Say

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

Description

In his Caldecott acceptance speech for GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY, Allen Say told of his difficulty in separating his dreams from reality. For him this separation was not as important as finding a meaning behind the contradictions and choices we all must make in life and their consequences. Early one morning a boy comes into town, hungry, and looking for work. He meets a sign painter who takes him on as a helper. The boy yearns to be a painter. The man offers him security. The two are commissioned to paint a series of billboards in the desert. Each billboard has one word, Arrowstar. They do not...

How long is The Sign Painter?

The Sign Painter by Allen Say is 36 pages long, and a total of 9,216 words.

This makes it 12% the length of the average book. It also has 11% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sign Painter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 50 minutes to read The Sign Painter aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sign Painter?

The Sign Painter 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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