The tightrope walker
Dorothy Gilman
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 41m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 41m to read The tightrope walker.
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The tightrope walker
Published
1992
Publisher
Chivers
Pages
221
ISBN-10
0745173039
Description
"They're going to kill me soon," begins the note Amelia discovers in an antique hurdy-gurdy. From that moment on, the shy young woman finds herself doing all kinds of things she never thought possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The tightrope walker?
This edition of The tightrope walker has approximately 221 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 tightrope walker?
For most readers, The tightrope walker typically takes between 4h 36m and 3h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,250 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 tightrope walker?
The estimated word count for The tightrope walker is approximately 55,250 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 tightrope walker?
The tightrope walker was written by Dorothy Gilman.
When was The tightrope walker published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.