A Wolf Called Wander by the numbers
Rosanne Parry · first published 2019 · dataset 2026-10-24
Who it is not for: readers below 3rd grade: no school list in our data assigns it earlier. At 242 pages it is also longer than the median book listed for grades 3-5 (160), so it is not a quick read.
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Length and reading time
| Pages (dataset edition) | 242 |
|---|---|
| Estimated words | 67,000 |
| Reading time, 300 wpm (fast) | 3 h 42 min |
| Reading time, 250 wpm (average adult) | 4 h 26 min |
| Reading time, 200 wpm (careful / younger reader) | 5 h 33 min |
| Days at 20 minutes a day | 14 |
At 242 pages, A Wolf Called Wander is longer than 65.2% of the 2,330 books on the reading lists we track whose page count we know (2,809 books are tracked in all). It is longer than the median book listed for grades 3-5 (160 pages).
A Wolf Called Wander is 242 pages; the median book listed for grades 3-5 is 160 pages and the median of all 2,330 listed books with a page count is 187.
Source: Page counts of 2,330 books on U.S. school reading lists, bookstatistics.com · Dataset snapshot 2026-10-24
Show the numbers
| Book | Pages |
|---|---|
| A Wolf Called Wander | 242 pages |
| Median book listed for grades 3-5 | 160 pages |
| Median of all listed books | 187 pages |
Word counts and reading times are estimates: pages × 275 words, divided by the reading speed. Your edition's page count and your own pace will differ.
Where A Wolf Called Wander is on school reading lists
9 appearances (0.0% of all 20,804 listings in the dataset), drawn from 3 published lists, in grades 3rd–6th. 9 of the 9 carry a link to the published source document.
States (3): Maryland, Nevada, South Carolina.
| Grade | Listings |
|---|---|
| 3rd | 1 |
| 4th | 3 |
| 5th | 3 |
| 6th | 2 |
Sources
- South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) — South Carolina Children's Book Award official past winners list (linked from scasl.net) — 2022 winner · checked 2026-09-24
- Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award — Maryland's statewide children's-choice reading program: students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record. · checked 2026-07-07
- Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program: students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record. · checked 2026-07-07
Questions
How many pages is A Wolf Called Wander?
A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry is 242 pages in the edition recorded in our dataset. Page counts vary by edition and format; at about 275 words per page that is roughly 67,000 words. See how long assigned books are, grade by grade.
How long does it take to read A Wolf Called Wander?
About 4 h 26 min at an average adult pace of 250 words per minute (3 h 42 min at 300 wpm, 5 h 33 min at 200 wpm). At 20 minutes a day that is about 14 days. Compare a book of about the same length: Touching Spirit Bear.
Is A Wolf Called Wander on school reading lists?
Yes. It appears 9 times on the U.S. school reading lists, award lists and curricula in our dataset, in 3 states, most often in grades 3-5. That ranks it #433 of 2,809 listed books. See the most assigned books, ranked.
When was A Wolf Called Wander first published?
A Wolf Called Wander was first published in 2019, 7 years ago. See how old assigned books are, decade by decade.
Related
- A Wolf Called Wander: reading level, grades and similar booksOn ReadingList, our sister site for school reading lists.
- Books of about the same lengthTouching Spirit Bear (241 pp.) · The Crossover (240 pp.) · Matilda (240 pp.) · Dog Man (240 pp.)
- The most assigned books, rankedAll 2,809 listed books start here.
- Book length statisticsHow long assigned books are, by grade.
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