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Uptown Dreams

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Year 2006 Edition year
Pages 231 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Uptown Dreams by Karen E. Quinones Miller is cataloged here as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2006 • Pocket Books • 231 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2006 • Pocket Books • 231 pages • ISBN 9780743296083.

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