Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
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Overview
An inspiring immigration tale set in the 1930s about a wealthy young girl who is forced to flee Mexico with her mother after her father's death. This will spark some important conversations among young readers.
A modern classic for our time and for all time―this beloved, award-winning bestseller resonates with fresh meaning for each new generation. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Rita Williams-Garcia.
Esperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
Pura Belpre Award Winner
* "Readers will be swept up." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances—because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780439120425 |
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| Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 05/01/2002 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 304 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.60(w) x 5.32(h) x 0.71(d) |
| Lexile: | 750L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |