Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan

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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Paperback
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0 lbs
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ISBN
9780439120425
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
043912042X
ISBN-13
9780439120425
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038298217

Product Key Features

Book Title
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Social Themes / Adolescence, People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, General, People & Places / United States / General, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
00-024186
Reviews
Awards and Praise for Esperanza Rising : Pura Belpré Award Winner Américas Award Honor Book Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner Willa Cather Award Winner Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist ILA Notable Book for a Global Society ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "This well-written novel belongs in all collections." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the book offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." -- Booklist "Ryan's... style is engaging, her characters appealing, and her story is one that-though a deep-rooted part of the history of California, the Depression, and thus the nation-is little heard in children's fiction. It bears telling to a wider audience." -- Kirkus Reviews, Awards and Praise for Esperanza Rising : Pura Belpré Award Winner Américas Award Honor Book Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist IRA Notable Book for a Global Society * "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "This well-written novel belongs in all collections." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the book offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." -- Booklist, *"Easy to booktalk, useful in classroom discussion, adn accessible as pleasure reading, this well-written novel belongs in all collections." -School Library Journal, starred review. *"Told in a lyrical, fairy-tale-like style...Readers will be swept up." --Publishers Weekly, starred review., Awards and Praise for Esperanza Rising :Pura Belpré Award WinnerAméricas Award Honor BookJane Addams Children's Book Award WinnerWilla Cather Award WinnerLos Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistILA Notable Book for a Global SocietyALA Top Ten Best Books for Young AdultsNew York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and SharingA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "This well-written novel belongs in all collections." -- School Library Journal , starred review"Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the book offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." -- Booklist "Ryan's... style is engaging, her characters appealing, and her story is one that-though a deep-rooted part of the history of California, the Depression, and thus the nation-is little heard in children's fiction. It bears telling to a wider audience." -- Kirkus Reviews, Awards and Praise for Esperanza Rising: Pura Belpré Award Winner Américas Award Honor Book Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner Willa Cather Award Winner Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist ILA Notable Book for a Global Society ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Children's Literature Legacy Award Winner * "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "This well-written novel belongs in all collections." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the book offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." -- Booklist "Ryan's... style is engaging, her characters appealing, and her story is one that-though a deep-rooted part of the history of California, the Depression, and thus the nation-is little heard in children's fiction. It bears telling to a wider audience." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for Esperanza Rising : *"Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the books offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." -- Booklist, Awards and Praise for Esperanza Rising: Pura Belpré Award Winner Américas Award Honor Book Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner Willa Cather Award Winner Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist ILA Notable Book for a Global Society ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "This well-written novel belongs in all collections." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the book offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." -- Booklist "Ryan's... style is engaging, her characters appealing, and her story is one that-though a deep-rooted part of the history of California, the Depression, and thus the nation-is little heard in children's fiction. It bears telling to a wider audience." -- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
Fic
Synopsis
**CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN PRINT!** A modern classic for our time and for all timethis beloved, award-winning bestseller resonates with fresh meaning for each new generation. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Rita Williams-Garcia. Esperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! Pura Belpre Award Winner * "Readers will be swept up." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it., Esperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances-because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it., Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, & 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.R9553

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