How Long to Read Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid

How Long Does it Take to Read Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 30 minutes to read Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid by Ruben P. Salazar

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Today, if you ask Mexican-America elders in Central Texas if they have heard about Gabino Rodriguez, they might give you a blank look. But inquire about the Maracas Kid and they will tell you lively stories about a dancing man and his maracas! The Maracas Kid, as he was affectionately called, was a local performer who played with dozens of bands, but who never had a true band of his own. In this biography, readers - especially young adults - will learn about the life of a captivating musician who lived out his artistic dream almost every weekend of his adult live. Discover how Gabino came to be the Maracas Kid as you read colorful descriptions of him as told by the voices of people who knew him best - relatives, friends and band members, as well as bar and night club owners. Readers will also gain insight into the Mexican-American history of Waco, Texas. Tidbits about local heritage, people, places, and cultural facts support each chapter, offering the reader a glimpse of what it was like back in the 'good old days' in Central Texas-during the life and times of the Maracas Kid. Gabino Rodriguez performed his way into the nightlife scene in Central Texas for multiple decades and earned himself the nickname "Maracas Kid." Find out why he was also called "the Michael Jackson of his time" and get a unique glimpse of the local Mexican-American history and culture during his lifetime.

How long is Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid?

Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid by Ruben P. Salazar is 88 pages long, and a total of 22,704 words.

This makes it 30% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 4 minutes to read Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid aloud.

What Reading Level is Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid?

Shake It Down! a Tribute to Gabino Rodriguez - The Maracas Kid is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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