Alchemy

Margaret Mahy

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4h 32m

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Alchemy

by Margaret Mahy

2014

HarperCollins Publishers Limited

272

9780007406760

Description

Seventeen-year-old Roland discovers that an unpopular girl in his school is studying alchemy and finds that their destiny is linked with that of a power-hungry magician.

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How many pages are in Alchemy?

This edition of Alchemy has approximately 272 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Alchemy?

For most readers, Alchemy typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of Alchemy?

The estimated word count for Alchemy is approximately 68,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Alchemy?

Alchemy was written by Margaret Mahy.

When was Alchemy published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.