The summer birds
Penelope Farmer
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at 250 WPM2h 35m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 35m to read The summer birds.
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The summer birds
Published
1962
Publisher
Harcourt, Brace & World
Pages
155
Description
A strange, magical boy approaches Charlotte and Emma Makepeace on their way to school one day, and offers to teach them to fly. Soon all of the children in the village have learned, and are given one precious summer of flight and freedom, although they must struggle to keep their outings secret.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The summer birds?
This edition of The summer birds has approximately 155 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 summer birds?
For most readers, The summer birds typically takes between 3h 14m and 2h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 38,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 38,750 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 The summer birds?
The estimated word count for The summer birds is approximately 38,750 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 The summer birds?
The summer birds was written by Penelope Farmer.
When was The summer birds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1962. The original work may have been published on a different date.