Esperanza Rising

Pura Belpr Award WinnerIRA Notable Book for a Global SocietyNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and SharingEsperanza 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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Ryan, Pam Muñoz
Published: 10/01/2000
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9780439120418
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.10d