A reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new
author treatment.
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."