Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this poignant tale follows a young girl who is forced to leave her privileged life in Mexico after a family tragedy. As she and her mother journey to California to work in migrant labor camps, she faces the harsh realities of poverty and discrimination. Through resilience and hope, she learns to embrace her new life, discovering the strength within herself and the power of community, ultimately transforming her perspective on wealth and happiness.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 262
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 31st on 50 Books Every Kid Should Read (Entertainment Weekly)
- 100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon (USA))
- 100 Great Children's Books (The New York Public Library (NYPL))