Born into a prosperous Mexican ranching family, Esperanza lives a life of privilege and plenty until the eve of her fourteenth birthday in 1924, when her Papá is murdered by bandits, and she and her mother come to California to work picking crops.
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This book has inspierd my heart because its about work. Something else is that Esperanza was rich but loved a poor man. The final thing is that her father died and I suspect that her own uncle killed him. I recommend this book because it is about feelings and drama.
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Name:
Stephanie
Hometown:
New York
Age:
11
Review:
This book is great. Anyone who hasn't read it should. This book touched my heart. My brother thought it was a boring book, but once he read it he admited he was wrong. So read it, you'll love it.
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Name:
Marissa
Hometown:
Morgantown
Age:
9
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I think at some parts in the book it was very sad. But, I'm glad they thought of a way to get away from Tio Luis and Esperanza's mom didn't have to marry him and Abuelita got there safely because of Miquel's help!
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