Taking Sides
Gary Soto
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Taking Sides
Published
June 1997
Publisher
Fondo de Cultura Economica, Mexico
Pages
130
ISBN-13
9789681650230
ISBN-10
9681650239
Description
Fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, an aspiring basketball player, must come to terms with his divided loyalties when he moves from the Hispanic inner city to a white suburban neighborhood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Taking Sides?
This edition of Taking Sides has approximately 130 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 Taking Sides?
For most readers, Taking Sides typically takes between 2h 43m and 1h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,500 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 Taking Sides?
The estimated word count for Taking Sides is approximately 32,500 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 Taking Sides?
Taking Sides was written by Gary Soto, Angel Llorente.
When was Taking Sides published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.