Esperanza Rising

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Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, & servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza a nd 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. Winner of the Golden Sower Award, Sunshine State Young Reader's Award and the Pura Belpre Award.Paperback, ISBN 9780439120425, SKU 1020425 Show more