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By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Narrated by: Trini Alvarado
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When Esperanza and Mama are forced to flee to the bountiful region of Aguascalientes, Mexico, to a Mexican farm labor camp in California, they must adjust to a life without fancy dresses and servants they were accustomed to on Rancho de las Rosas. Now they must confront the challenges of hard work, acceptance by their own people, and economic difficulties brought on by the Great Depression. When Mama falls ill and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must relinquish her hold on the past and learn to embrace a future ripe with the riches of family and community. Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Difficult Discussions Mexico Historical Fiction Heartfelt Growing Up Social & Life Skills Fiction Latin America Literature & Fiction Latin American Multicultural Stories Feel-Good
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Inspiring Journey • Rich Cultural Elements • Authentic Spanish Pronunciation • Historical Perspective • Character Growth

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I got this Audiobook to listen in class for my students. I having an american accent when speaking spanish often incorrectly pronounce words. Trini Alvarado does an amazing job reading one of my favorite childhood stories. Everyone should know Esperanzas journey.

Amazing Performance

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I found this book very interesting and easy to follow. excellent for young readers/listeners. I enjoyed the narration, as it was clear but animated.

An enjoyable book

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As a children's book aficionado, I have loved this book for years, it is one of my favorites. Trini Alvarado's reading was perfect, her accent staying true to the novel. I cried tears listening to it as I did reading it many times before. The only thing I wish is that it was read a bit slower as is my preference, but still 5 stars for bringing the story to life.

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This is a beautiful story and it is well performed. My students (5th grade) love listening to it in class. Chapter 12 is fuzzy and broken up at the end - does anyone else have this problem with the recording? Otherwise, love it!

Beautiful

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Great book study in 5th-grade! The metaphors are meaningful and sweet. We can all learn something from this book!

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