Oasis
Gregory Maguire
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Oasis
Published
1998
Publisher
Hyperion Paperbacks for Children
Pages
169
ISBN-10
0786812931
Description
Thirteen-year-old Hand Gunther finds his altruistic, pacifist father dead on the floor of the rundown Massachusetts motel they own. Abandoned by his mother three years earlier, the boy resents her fiercely when she moves back from the West Coast to take charge of the family and the motel. Numb with denial, awash with guilt, Hand misguidedly suspects his mysterious Uncle Wolfgang has some connection with his father's death, despite Wolfgang's efforts to help him through his loss. When two Iranian immigrants, father and son, come to the motel for refuge, Hand finds himself capable of his late father's kind of generosity. Slowly, he begins to feel something again. The discovery that Uncle Wolfgang is dying of AIDS finally brings the boy's stifled emotions to the surface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Oasis?
This edition of Oasis has approximately 169 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 Oasis?
For most readers, Oasis typically takes between 3h 31m and 2h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 42,250 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 Oasis?
The estimated word count for Oasis is approximately 42,250 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 Oasis?
Oasis was written by Gregory Maguire.
When was Oasis published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.