The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
Reading Time
at 250 WPM32 minutes
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 32 minutes to read The Gruffalo.
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The Gruffalo
Published
Jan 01, 2016
Publisher
İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9786053326960
ISBN-10
6053326968
Description
The Gruffalo is a British children's picture book by writer and playwright Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, that tells the story of a mouse, the protagonist of the book, taking a walk in the woods. The book has sold over 13 million copies, has won several prizes for children's literature, and has been developed into plays on both the West End and Broadway and even an Oscar nominated animated film. The Gruffalo was initially published in 1999 in the United Kingdom by Macmillan Children's Books.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Gruffalo?
This edition of The Gruffalo has approximately 32 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 The Gruffalo?
For most readers, The Gruffalo typically takes between 40m and 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 8,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 8,000 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 The Gruffalo?
The estimated word count for The Gruffalo is approximately 8,000 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 The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo was written by Julia Donaldson.
When was The Gruffalo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jan 01, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.