Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Munoz Ryan William Morrow Paperbacks flowers bloom-- and extend the

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But even best friends have trouble getting along sometimes

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Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Munoz Ryan William Morrow Paperbacks flowers bloom-- and extend theAmazon Editors recommend this book for readers who have recently discovered middle grade novels with more intricate story lines. Pura Belpr Award Winner IRA Notable Book for a Global Society New 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