How Long to Read Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods

How Long Does it Take to Read Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 49 minutes to read Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods by Margarita B. Velez

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

Description

STORIES FROM THE BARRIO AND OTHER 'HOODS began as a collection of stories for Margarita Velez' children. She moved around the country with her husband and feared the children would miss the family hearth she experienced as a child. She wrote a permanent record of the people, customs and traditions that were integral in her life. Margarita Velez weaves her recollections of Abuelita, Mama, Papa and his exploits in the war and an assortment of relatives and other people who influenced her life. There's the man who sold bananas and painted his philosophy on cardboard signs nailed to the horsedrawn wagon. In charming, poignant stories, Velez tells about growing up in El Paso, Texas where the international flavor of the desert city blends like a good salsa, with enough spice to whet anybody's appetite. Readers will enjoy Margarita's stories because they are told in a way that makes everyone relate to them.

How long is Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods?

Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods by Margarita B. Velez is 166 pages long, and a total of 42,496 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods aloud.

What Reading Level is Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods?

Stories from the Barrio and Other 'Hoods 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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