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Age Range
11 - 13
Genre
realistic fiction
Copyright Year
2000-01-01
Page Count
262
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
6th - 8th
ISBN
9780439120425
Lexile
750
Themes
multiculturalism
family

Esperanza Rising

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

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.

Pura Belpré Medal 2002

Jane Addams Children's Book Award

Willa Cather Award

Américas Award Honor Book

ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

Smithsonian Best Book of the Year

NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing

IRA Notable Book for a Global Society

Jefferson Cup Award Worthy of Note

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2002.

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Esperanza Rising: Novel Discussion Guide

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Book Club: Esperanza Rising (Duke TIP's Teachers Workshop)

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Esperanza Rising: Criss Cross

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Esperanza Rising: Word Search

After reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Esperanza Rising: 5 Questions with Pam Muñoz Ryan

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Age Range
11 - 13
Genre
realistic fiction
Copyright Year
2000-01-01
Page Count
262
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
6th - 8th
ISBN
9780439120425
Lexile
750
Themes
multiculturalism
family
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