It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read The Tarantula in My Purse by Jean Craighead George
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Humorous, heart-warming, and just plain entertaining, these stories by Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George recall what life was like as she raised three children and 173 wild pets. On any given day there might be a bat in the refrigerator, an owl in the shower, or a crow at the kitchen table. Jean Craighead George’s respect for nature and its many creatures is evident in all of her writing. Here, she offers a personal, firsthand account of the many animals that made their way into her life and her books. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists’ (ABA) 1996 Children’s Books (NY Public Library)
The Tarantula in My Purse by Jean Craighead George is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.
This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read The Tarantula in My Purse aloud.
The Tarantula in My Purse is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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