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Burro Genio

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Year 2006 Edition year
Pages 336 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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From the record on file, Burro Genio by Victor Villasenor reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2006 • Harpercollins • 336 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.

Edition on file: 2006 • Harpercollins • 336 pages • ISBN 9780060566838.

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Balanced Moderate time

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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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