Esperanza Rising
Author(s) | Pam Munoz Ryan |
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Age Group | 8-12 |
Publisher | Scholastic |
ISBN | 978-0439120425 |
Year | 2002 |
Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico—she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances.