Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of The Penderwicks in Spring is 7th and 8th grade. Readers on Amazon consider it readable at 3 - 7 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 The Penderwicks in Spring is 880L .
Readers of age 8 - 12 years will enjoy The Penderwicks in Spring.
Readability Test | Reading Level |
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Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 7 |
SMOG Index | Grade 10 |
Coleman Liau Index | Grade 24 |
Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 7 |
The estimated word count of The Penderwicks in Spring is 90,365 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 6 hrs 2 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 10 hrs 3 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 3 hrs 21 mins.
The Penderwicks in Spring - 90,365 words | ||
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Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
Slow | 150 words/min | 10 hrs 3 mins |
Average | 250 words/min | 6 hrs 2 mins |
Fast | 450 words/min | 3 hrs 21 mins |
for The Penderwicks in Spring
With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family, from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall, is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family. Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. And some are ridiculous, like Batty’s new dog-walking business. Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, The Penderwicks in Spring is about fun and family and friends (and dogs), and what happens when you bring what's hidden into the bright light of the spring sun. Read more