Esperanza Rising

Books | Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino

3.9

(1.5K)

Pam Munoz Ryan

A timeless immigration story and beloved, award-winning modern classic, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rita Williams-Garcia.Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.

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Author

Pam Munoz Ryan

Pages

262

Publisher

Scholastic Inc.

Published Date

2000

ISBN

043912042X 9780439120425

Ratings

Google: 3.5

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"This book was one of very few that I have read over and over. This story highlights the many obstacles that immigrants face when coming to America, especially when they are certain races etc. It allows us as readers to better understand struggles that we ourselves are not able to ever fully understand. "

Bella Coulter

"My favorite chapter book for young teens. So heartfelt. I love how the author shows the importance in all the characters relationships."

Sheli Wilburn

"Read this in 6th grade, it’s been one of my top books since. It’s just a beautiful book, and I still love it even to this day"

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"Read this book in the 4th grade the beginning when she lived on the ranch made me appreciate my culture more. Such a good book "

Cynthia Peral

"I loved just reading about things I've experienced. I have drank Agua de Jamiaca!"

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"When I read this I fell in love with the book because how the authour wrote and described the charecters,how they described the scernery,the plot twists and setbacks,the cliff hangers giving you a craving to read more and more,but most important THE MESSAGE IT GAVE.I would reccomend this book for ages 10-18 because of some of the vocab."