Esperanza Rising

Book Summary
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--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
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Author | Pam Muñoz Ryan |
Year Published | 2000 |
Lexile Measure | 750L |
Categories | 8-12, Award Winning, classic, English, family, Girls, Young Adult |
ISBN 13 | 978-0439120425 |
Profanity | low |
Sexuality | none |
Violence | mild |
Goodreads Rating | 3.88 |
# Ratings | 45910 |
# of Words | 41928 |