Esperanza Rising

by Pam Munoz Ryan Narrated by Trini Alvarado

Overview

When Esperanza and Mama are forced to flee to the bountiful region of Aguascalientes, Mexico, to a Mexican farm labor camp in California, they must adjust to a life without fancy dresses and servants they were accustomed to on Rancho de las Rosas. Now they must confront the challenges of hard work, acceptance by their own people, and economic difficulties brought on by the Great Depression. When Mama falls ill and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must relinquish her hold on the past and learn to embrace a future ripe with the riches of family and community.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Esperanza Rising:
*“Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the books offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support.” --Booklist

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169092844
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/23/2003
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	270,384
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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