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Esperanza Rising

By Pam Munoz Ryan

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| Paperback | 9780439120425

Book Description

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 and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. EsperanzContinue

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Esperanza Rising

This story is loosely based on the life experiences of the author's own grandmother and is a compelling coming of age story.

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― Readingrat said on Sep 16, 2008 | Add your feedback

I loved this novel. I actually listened to it, but I own a signed copy. I thought the narrator, Trini Alvarado, was wonderful. I had the opportunity to see the author speak at WEMA. The great thing about the novel is that it is somewhat biographical of Ryan's grandmother and her journey to the Unite ... (continue)

I loved this novel. I actually listened to it, but I own a signed copy. I thought the narrator, Trini Alvarado, was wonderful. I had the opportunity to see the author speak at WEMA. The great thing about the novel is that it is somewhat biographical of Ryan's grandmother and her journey to the United States during the Great Depression.

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Book Details

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English Books
Paperback 288 Pages
Edition: Reprint
ISBN-10: 043912042X
ISBN-13: 9780439120425
Publisher: Blue Sky Press
Pub date: Jun 01, 2002
Dimensions: 19 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm Just how big is that?
Also available as: Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding and Others