In 1930 the world is a privileged place for Esperanza. She is celebrating her thirteenth birthday among the people she loves surrounded by fancy dresses and a comfortable life. But tragically her world changes with the death of her father and the threats of her Tio Luis. Esperanza and her mother become indebted to their former servants when they choose to escape to the hard life of a farm camp in California. Esperanza struggles to adapt to the challenges but finds the strength to rise above her situation. Ryan uses her own grandmother's story for inspiration of this well developed historical tale. The author's note adds additional background to the setting and easily lends itself to further discussion.
5 of 5 Stars - Highly Recommended.
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