Behind the mountains

Edwidge Danticat

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Behind the mountains

by Edwidge Danticat

September 2003

Grupo Editorial Norma USA

146

9789580474814

9580474818

Description

Writing in the notebook which her teacher gave her, thirteen-year-old Celiane describes life with her mother and brother in Haiti as well as her experiences in Brooklyn after the family finally immigrates there to be reunited with her father.

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How many pages are in Behind the mountains?

This edition of Behind the mountains has approximately 146 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 Behind the mountains?

For most readers, Behind the mountains typically takes between 3h 3m and 2h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,500 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 Behind the mountains?

The estimated word count for Behind the mountains is approximately 36,500 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 Behind the mountains?

Behind the mountains was written by Edwidge Danticat.

When was Behind the mountains published?

The publication date for this specific edition is September 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.