Readers on Amazon consider it readable at 5 - 6 Grade Level.
A popular method used by schools to measure a student reader’s ability is Lexile level or a Lexile Measure. The Lexile Level of A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning is 1010L .
Readers of age 8 - 12 years will enjoy A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning.
The estimated word count of A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning is 23,095 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 1 hrs 33 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 2 hrs 34 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 0 hrs 52 mins.
A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning - 23,095 words | ||
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Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
Slow | 150 words/min | 2 hrs 34 mins |
Average | 250 words/min | 1 hrs 33 mins |
Fast | 450 words/min | 0 hrs 52 mins |
for A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning
NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESIn the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odor. Read more