Esperanza's life changes drastically after tragedy strikes from "summary" of Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza's life was filled with love, luxury, and comfort on her family's ranch in Mexico. She never had to worry about anything, surrounded by beautiful gardens and servants who catered to her every need. However, everything changed when tragedy struck, and her beloved father was killed by bandits. The sudden loss of her father was a devastating blow to Esperanza and her family. Without his guidance and protection, they were left vulnerable and had to flee to the United States to escape danger. Esperanza's life of privilege was gone in an instant, replaced by uncertainty and hardship. As she adjusted to her new life as a poor immigrant worker in California, Esperanza faced challenges she had never imagined. She had to work in the fields alongside people she used to consider beneath her, enduring long hours and harsh conditions just to...
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