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Esperanza Rising

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Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction

by Pam Muñoz Ryan

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3.91 (49.1K ratings)
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description 304 pages

Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 49.1K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 304 pages.

About Esperanza Rising

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.

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Author Pam Muñoz Ryan
Published 2000
Pages 304
Genres Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction
Average Rating 3.91 / 5.00
Total Ratings 49,106

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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49.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.91, Esperanza Rising is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.91
This Book
3.95
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Esperanza Rising?

Esperanza Rising is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Esperanza Rising worth reading?

Based on 49.1K reader ratings, Esperanza Rising has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Esperanza Rising?

Esperanza Rising has 304 pages.

Who wrote Esperanza Rising?

Esperanza Rising was written by Pam Muñoz Ryan. It was first published in 2000.

What is the ISBN for Esperanza Rising?

The ISBN-13 for Esperanza Rising is 9780439120420.0.

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