First Words
Paul Mandelbaum
Reading Time
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First Words
by Paul Mandelbaum, Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood
Published
2013
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pages
270
ISBN-13
9781565127364
Description
Most kid write stories. A few of them grow up to be successful authors. Before Stephen King created Carrie, he created Jhonathan, at age nine. And before there was Rabbit Angstrom, there was Manuel Citarro, detective in John Updike's hard-boiled mystery, written at fourteen. Before Jurassic Park, there was young Michael Crichton's story about the mysteriously wounded man lying unattended in the street. Editor Paul Mandelbaum persuaded our most popular American authors to share their childhood writings and their treasured photographs. What he's gathered is a fascinating, delightful collection of writing and early snapshots that reveal young minds at work, wrestling with early versions of ideas that were to take hold of their writings in later years. Of course, the young Madeline L'Engle would wonder about space and the meaning of eternity. Of course, Margaret Atwood would question conventional female behavior, arguing for the right to smoke cigars. First Words is an inspiration to budding writers and enthusiastic teachers, and a revelation for readers everywhere. -Amazon
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in First Words?
This edition of First Words has approximately 270 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 First Words?
For most readers, First Words typically takes between 5h 38m and 3h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,500 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 First Words?
The estimated word count for First Words is approximately 67,500 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 First Words?
First Words was written by Paul Mandelbaum, Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood.
When was First Words published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.