Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Description Details A reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new author treatment. Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and 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. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it. Esperanza Rising By Pam Munoz Ryan (Author)  Paperback: 262 pages Age Range: 8 - 12 Grade Level: 5 - 8 Publisher: Scholastic (May 1, 2002)