How Long to Read Wild Things

How Long Does it Take to Read Wild Things?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Wild Things by Bruce Handy

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

Description

An irresistible, nostalgic, insightful—and “consistently intelligent and funny” (The New York Times Book Review)—ramble through classic children’s literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father of two) Bruce Handy. The dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children’s book, was first published in Boston in 1690. Offering children gems of advice such as “Strive to learn” and “Be not a dunce,” it was no fun at all. So how did we get from there to “Let the wild rumpus start”? And now that we’re living in a golden age of children’s literature, what can adults get...

How long is Wild Things?

Wild Things by Bruce Handy is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wild Things Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Wild Things aloud.

What Reading Level is Wild Things?

Wild Things 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.

Where Can I Buy Wild Things?

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