Esperanza Rising Audiobook (Unabridged)

" In Esperanza Rising, main character Esperanza can only hope for the best at her family ranch until tragedy strikes. Esperanza and her mother are forced to flee West, ruining her dreams of a perfect life. In her new home, she is faced with hard labor and financial struggle, the opposite of the dreamy life she lived at her home ranch. Esperanza has to keep working to save not only her life, but also her mothers. This book has guided me through every step of the path, and I will carry its message to whomever needs comfort in times of difficulty. It gives insight to not giving up when life gets hard, with reality and fiction rolled into one. "

" "Esparanza Rising" is a Pura Belpre Award Winner. It is a story about a young girl who dreams of living with her family on their family ranch until tragedy strikes. Esparanza and her mom have to move west. In her new home she is faced with hard labor and financial trouble. She has to keep working to save not only her life, but also her mothers. I would recommend this book to an upper elementary grade level. It is a great book to read for entertainment, but it also gives insight to not giving up even when life gets hard. "

" This is my favorite book of all time and I strongly recommend this to anyone who likes historical fiction. It has a very good story line and it has so many good details. I have read this over 10 times. "

" I really enjoyed every page of this book! I loved every page! I highly recommend this book to everyone! "

" Nice study in identity (esp intersectionality) and social justice for young readers. "

" I loved the the way the title fit the book so perfectly, because of the hope that rose throughout the entire plot line!!! "

" I had to read this for school and I thought it was okay. Not a page turner for me. And when I reached the end, I thought there was going to be more. I wish they continued with the book. Just my opinion. "

" This book sucks although it is good for fire wood "

" Great book to introduce multicultural literature to students! I love it, and Pam Ryan is a great author! "

" This was a great book. I was thrilled at the realalistic story. I definantly give this book 5 stars.Age 10 "

" What a great story--this book teaches a lot of lessons about not giving up and being strong. A lot of my kids have really liked it a lot. "

" Esperanza Rising is a modern classic that looks at a time and culture in an enlightening way. "

" I read this as a 10 year-old. Didn't LOVE it. Just realized how much it hurts losing a parent. "

" Suka ama tokoh Esperanza ini, tabah banget tuh anak... "

" I really liked this book. The story line was good and it being about a different culture than mine made it even better. "

" this is a good book but it is very long "

" i loved the beginning! Not loving the end though:( "

" Although there was tragedy, Esperanza rose above it. She was fearless. "No hay rosa sin espinas" "

" This book made me mad at first but as I read further and further it got better and better. On the back of the book it says on the top border "RICHES TO RAGS" let me tell you that tells the whole story. "

" This is a story of a girl who is forced to work out in the fields of California after living in a life of luxury in Mexico. She has to learn how to be strong with out the guidance of her father and mother because everyone ids depending on her. "

" Oh this was one of my favorite books ever...so beautiful. :) "

" Adored this book. It brought me right back to my heritage. "

" If you haven't read this yet, I recomment the audio book. The narrator was great. This book made me happy and was so wonderful. "

" I read this for Anna's book club. I had previously read it aloud to Anna when she was about five, and enjoyed it then. This time though, it annoyed me. I think it's too simplistic even for ten and eleven-year-olds. The protagonist is a Pollyanna, and the dialogue is painfully on-the-nose. "

" Even though I'm not even half way in it i still will rate it 5 stars! "

" I haven't read it since I was a little girl, but I still remember it. And a book that sticks with you for so long must be either amazing or awful. I remember it being amazing. "

" The author did such a good job of weaving the fruit/vegetable theme throughout the book. The conclusion was so deliciously satisfying, I got goosebumps. I can't wait to read her other works. "

" It was not what i expected it was ok but not interesting. A reader of this book would have to be in 4th grade to actually think abou tenjoying it. "

" This book was really amazing. I also learned a little spanish. "