Encounter

Jane Yolen

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40 minutes

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Encounter

by Jane Yolen

1996

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

40

9780547351933

Description

When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy's point of view, this is a story of how the boy tried to warn his people against welcoming the strangers who seemed more interested in golden ornaments that friendship. (Patricia Langan, Dichiaro's Principal)

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How many pages are in Encounter?

This edition of Encounter has approximately 40 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 Encounter?

For most readers, Encounter typically takes between 50m and 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 10,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 10,000 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 Encounter?

The estimated word count for Encounter is approximately 10,000 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 Encounter?

Encounter was written by Jane Yolen.

When was Encounter published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.