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Esperanza rising / Pam Muñoz Ryan.
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.
Record details
- ISBN: 0439120411 (alk. paper) :
- ISBN: 043912042X (pbk.) :
- ISBN: 9780439576178
- Physical Description: 262 p. ; 22 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2000.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 750L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader 5.3 |
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| Subject: | Mexican Americans > California > Juvenile fiction. Agricultural laborers > Juvenile fiction. California > Juvenile fiction. |
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Branch | J FIC RYA (Text) | 35403424225709 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Coldwater Branch | J FIC RYA (Text) | 35401424089588 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 05/02/2024 |
| Quincy Branch | J FIC RYA (Text) | 35404424264813 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Union Township Branch | J FIC RYA (Text) | 35406424038329 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
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Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
Pura Belpré Award WinnerIRA Notable Book for a Global SocietyNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 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.
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