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| Original Title: | Esperanza Rising |
| ISBN: | 043912042X (ISBN13: 9780439120425) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Aguascalientes(Mexico) California(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Older Children (2001), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (2003), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (2001), Pura Belpré Award for Narrative (2002) |
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Paperback | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 3.98 | 66995 Users | 6306 Reviews
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| Title | : | Esperanza Rising |
| Author | : | Pam Muñoz Ryan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | September 27th 2002 by Scholastic, Inc. (first published October 1st 2000) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Realistic Fiction. Cultural |
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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.Rating Appertaining To Books Esperanza Rising
Ratings: 3.98 From 66995 Users | 6306 ReviewsEvaluate Appertaining To Books Esperanza Rising
This is really heart-warming.Wow what a powerfull story. Need I say that I spent an hour in tears as I was reading the book. Woke up with puffy eyes the next day. Unfortunately students only get to experience the Grapes of Wrath in high school. How marvelous would it be to also introduce them to Esperanza Rising, perhaps as part of an immigration unit and then have them analyze the different experiences of these two groups, the "Oakies" and the Mexican immigrants.I was so moved by the selfless act of Ramona to give up all
3.5... It was a sweet story of hope and dignity. A girl and her mother go to CA from Mex due to tragic life changing events. Born with land and money she has to abandon it all to start a new life in poverty, living in farm camps where the work is hard and there is a constant fear of getting deported for striking whether one has citizenship or not. Fast, easy read for an adult. 4th grade plus book.
I just finished this book with my class today...couldn't read that last sentence because I cried...the kids cried too. That hasn't happened to me before with a read aloud...great story.
Though Esperanza comes from a privileged background, she and her mother are forced to flee Mexico after her father dies. She must work as a farm laborer (despite her upbringing and education) in southern California during the Great Depression. The characterization is lovely; they are well rounded with realistic concerns and struggles. This novel illuminates the unique plight of Mexican-American laborers during the Great Depression, including forced deportation, labor strikes, competition from
I kept looking at this book on my shelf and dismissing it... finally I had to read it and let me tell you guys it was nice, the writing is excellent, easy to read and a lot more easier to get into. At first I didn't like Esperanza because she was so spoiled that she couldn't see beyond what she wanted and how her life was, she couldn't understand that after her fathers death they would have to start over if they wanted to be free from her uncles. I loved the Grandma she is so cool, passing down
Wow this is such a powerful story on so many levels. There are so many teachable moments that can be made with kids while reading Esperanza Rising. A few of these teachable moments deal with the Great Depression, immigration, farm working conditions, how fruits and vegetables get to our tables, racism, and many more. Another side with this story are how this story has a similar Cinderella-in-reverse plot that still ends up happily. I used to hear it's a classic when I was a kid but rereading
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