The Playground
Ray Bradbury
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The Playground
by Ray Bradbury, Jonathan Davis
Published
2002
Publisher
RosettaBooks
Pages
31
ISBN-13
9780795339448
Description
Charles Underhill, a widower, would do anything to protect his young son Jim from the horrors of the playground...a playground which he and the boy pass daily and whose tumult and activity brings back to him the anguish of his own childhood. The playground like childhood itself is a nightmare of torment and vulnerability; his sensitive son, he fears, will be destroyed there just as it almost happened to him, so many years ago.Underhill's sister, Carol - who after his wife's death has moved in to help raise the boy - feels differently: the Playground is preparation for life, Jim will survive the experience and be the better for it, more equipped to deal with the rigor and obligation of adult existence. Underhill, caught between his own fear and his sister's invocation of reason, does not know what to do. A mysterious boy in the playground calls out to him, seems to know all too well why Underhill is there, what the source of Underhill's agony really is. Also lurking is a mysterious Manager to whom this strange boy directs Underhill. An agreement can be made, perhaps, the boy says. Perhaps Jim can be spared the Playground. Of course, a substitute must be found -
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Playground?
This edition of The Playground has approximately 31 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 The Playground?
For most readers, The Playground typically takes between 39m and 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 7,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 7,750 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 The Playground?
The estimated word count for The Playground is approximately 7,750 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 The Playground?
The Playground was written by Ray Bradbury, Jonathan Davis.
When was The Playground published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.