Pearl
Sally Murphy
Reading Time
at 250 WPM1h 19m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 19m to read Pearl.
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Pearl
by Sally Murphy
Published
2010
Publisher
Walker
Pages
79
ISBN-13
9781406327106
ISBN-10
1406327107
Description
This is a poignant story, told in verse, about a young girl overcoming grief and loss - and finding her own voice. Pearl's world is changing. Her beloved grandmother has got Alzheimer's and doesn't always recognize her, the kids at school have turned mean, her mother is distracted by looking after her grandmother and her teacher keeps trying to make her write poems that rhyme. When her grandmother dies, Pearl doesn't know how she will cope with her grief and that of her mother, but she finds a wonderful way to express herself in a poem - non-rhyming - at her grandmother's funeral, and earns the respect and affection of her teacher and classmates. By the end of the book, (written in non-rhyming verse), Pearl realizes that not all change is bad and that good can come from the worst situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Pearl?
This edition of Pearl has approximately 79 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 Pearl?
For most readers, Pearl typically takes between 1h 39m and 1h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 19,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 19,750 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 Pearl?
The estimated word count for Pearl is approximately 19,750 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 Pearl?
Pearl was written by Sally Murphy.
When was Pearl published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.