How long does it take to read Under the Mesquite?
Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall takes about 4 hours 6 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 4 hours 6 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2011. 224 pages, about 61,600 words. Written for children.
9 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 51 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 4 hours 6 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 34 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Throughout her high school years, as her mother battles cancer, Lupita takes on more responsibility for her house and seven younger siblings, while finding refuge in acting and writing poetry. Includes glossary of Spanish terms.
Subjects: Coming of age, Mexican Americans, Responsibility, Cancer, Family life, Texas
