A summer life
Gary Soto
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A summer life
by Gary Soto
Published
1991
Publisher
Dell
Pages
150
ISBN-10
0440210240
Description
Gary Soto writes that when he was five "what I knew best was at ground level." In this lively collection of short essays, Soto takes his reader to a ground-level perspective, resreating in vivid detail the sights, sounds, smells, and textures he knew growing up in his Fresno, California, neighborhood. The "things" of his boyhood tie it all together: his Buddha "splotched with gold," the taps of hi...Gary Soto writes that when he was five "what I knew best was at ground level." In this lively collection of short essays, Soto takes his reader to a ground-level perspective, resreating in vivid detail the sights, sounds, smells, and textures he knew growing up in his Fresno, California, neighborhood. The "things" of his boyhood tie it all together: his Buddha "splotched with gold," the taps of his shoes and the "engines of sparks that lived beneath my soles," his worn tennies smelling of "summer grass, asphalt, the moist sock breathing the defeat of basesall." The child's world is made up of small things--small, very important things.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A summer life?
This edition of A summer life has approximately 150 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A summer life?
For most readers, A summer life typically takes between 3h 8m and 2h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 37,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A summer life?
The estimated word count for A summer life is approximately 37,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A summer life?
A summer life was written by Gary Soto.
When was A summer life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.