Barrio
George Ancona
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Barrio
Published
October 1, 1998
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9780152010492
ISBN-10
0152010491
Description
Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there. Welcome to Joseacute's neighborhood. In his barrio, people speak an easy mix of Spanish and English and sometimes even Chinese. The masked revelry of Halloween leads into the festive remembrances of the Day of the Dead. And murals on the walls and buildings sing out the stories of the people who live here. As familiar as any neighborhood yet as strange as a foreign country, Jose's barrio isn't in Mexico or Argentina--it's in San Francisco. Award-winning author and photographer George Ancona follows Joseacute; through a season in the barrio, and in the process gives readers a glimpse of a community as rich and varied as America itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Barrio?
This edition of Barrio has approximately 48 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 Barrio?
For most readers, Barrio typically takes between 1h 0m and 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 12,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 12,000 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 Barrio?
The estimated word count for Barrio is approximately 12,000 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 Barrio?
Barrio was written by George Ancona.
When was Barrio published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.