How Long to Read The Summer Book

How Long Does it Take to Read The Summer Book?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

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

Description

An elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. As the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings, a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the very island itself.Written in a clear, unsentimental style, full of brusque humour, and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story.Tove Janssoncaptured much of her own life and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of her adult novels. This new edition, with a Foreword by Esther...

How long is The Summer Book?

The Summer Book by Tove Jansson is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Summer Book Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Summer Book aloud.

What Reading Level is The Summer Book?

The Summer Book is suitable for students ages 10 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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Where Can I Buy The Summer Book?

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