By Pam Mu�oz Ryan 
Pura Belpre Award Winner Readers will be swept up -Publishers Weekly, starred review
Esperanza thought shed always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico, shed 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. Esperanza isnt 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, Mamas life and her own depend on it.
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.
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