Esperanza Rising, Literature Book Level 6 Unit 6 Book 2: Houghton Mifflin Journeys (Hmr Journeys/Medallions/portals 2010-12) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0547074034 ISBN 13: 9780547074030

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin School, 2009

Synopsis

Pura Belpre Award Winner
IRA Notable Book for a Global Society
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
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."

About this title

Review

*"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.

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
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About the Author

Pam Munoz Ryan is the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her New York Times bestselling novel, Echo, as well as the NEA s Human and Civil Rights Award and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature for her body of work. She has written more than thirty books for young readers. Her celebrated novels, Echo, Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Leon, and Paint the Wind, have received countless accolades, among them two Pura Belpre Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children s Book Award, and two Americas Awards. Her acclaimed picture books include Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride and When Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and Tony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Ryan lives near San Diego, CA with her family."

Edition details

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin School
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0547074034
• ISBN 13: 9780547074030
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272