Esperanza Ortega lives in Mexico on a ranch with her family. She has fancy things and servants because her family is very rich. Esperanza thinks she will live like this forever, but when something horrible happens, Esperanza must go to California with her Mama and stay in a camp for Mexican farmers.
Esperanza is not ready to experience things like hard labor and money struggles. But when something threatens Esperanza and her Mama, Esperanza must find something to do about it.
I love Esperanza Rising because it shows the struggles of a girl who has gone from "riches to rags." I also read this book with my grandfather, and again we both loved it.
Also by this author:
Becoming Naomi Leon
Echo
Riding Freedom
The Dreamer
Paint the Wind
To learn more about Pam Munoz Ryan go to: http://www.pammunozryan.com/
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