Adjusting to life as a migrant worker is difficult for Esperanza from "summary" of Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza finds it challenging to adapt to her new life as a migrant worker after living a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. The drastic change in circumstances forces her to confront the harsh realities of poverty and discrimination. She struggles with the physical demands of working in the fields, as she is not accustomed to the grueling labor that comes with being a migrant worker. The long hours under the scorching sun take a toll on her, and she often feels exhausted and overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the work. Furthermore, Esperanza faces emotional challenges as she grapples with the loss of her father and the absence of her mother, who is recovering from illness. Without her family's support and guidance, she must ...
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