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Title: Esperanza Rising      Link to this Book
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Genre: Historical Fiction

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Review by: Rosie

This book had a really great plot line. I really like the spanish in it and how well it displays the hardships of crossing the border. It had some sad and some funny in it. It was really good.



Review by: Jodee

I thought this book was beautifully written. it even made me cry!



Review by: Ashley Robinson

I really enjoyed reading this book. it has a great plot line and it really shows you how to appreciate family because they are the ones who are willing to go the extra mile.



Review by: someone

i think this book is really inspiring for kids of all ages



Review by: belinda

I thought that this book was really well written as well as touching and historically accurate. I loved Esperanza's character, and how she was willing to give up everything to save her mother. Really sweet.



Review by: Karla

It's great!!!



Review by: grace

This book is extremly well writen, it is also historically accurate. It really pulled me into the heart of what she was going through and I admire her strength. (Short, but thoughtfully written. Good for BOC pass #1.)



Review by: yakgirl

Esperanza Rising is a touching story of a girl who goes from riches to rags, literally. Also, with lots of Mexican Immigration going on in the U.S.A. today, it helped me understand what those people are going through. I loved how Esperanza stayed brave even when she was surrounded in darkness. Extremly powerful read!



Review by: Panda

This book rocks!! Its Such a powerful book!



Review by: A person

This book was alright



Review by: flyingpig

This book rocked!!!Person is lieing!!



Review by: her

i don't know how it was i'll just take you guys words for it.



Review by: Cathy

I really enjoyed this book. It was very well put together. It was intense, emotional, logical. Gave hope and everything . well rounded book. Had me choked up at times



Review by: bob

i thought this book had a very good plot but i recommend it only for people who like dramas. it had a captivating story line with lots of hardship and toil. this book would get 5 stars from me but i had a hard time getting into it.



Review by: Matt

i cant finish it!



Review by: Brii

i really liked this book. I liked all the spanish!!



Review by: cary

this is a beautiful story about isabel and cary!! by the way they are 100% dominican so holla at them........muahhz=P



Review by: kev

i forgot the book at school and i found websites that tell you a lot about the book, but if any of you guys know one that has chapter summaries that you don't need to buy or download let me know thanks!



Review by: courtney

it was the greatest book ive ever read I didnt choose to read it I had to read it for school but im so glad i read it anyhow. I really liked the way the author writes her books she keeps the reader want to keep going on and keep reading it becase she keeps the interest going and I love the spanish she includes to twist in the story. I loved this book and ive alredy read it 3 times and I love all the other books shes written.



Review by: kai pooh

this book is really good for kids who grow up and get whatever they want. i mean because it teaches you to be kind to those that don't really have much, because one day you wont have your parents to buy u anything u want. like me, some kids at my school may have less money and no transportation to get to school other than walking, and i am really kind to them and it's not that they need me to be nice to them. but this book has a really good plotline, it has interesting characters, and Esperanza learns a very important lesson in this book.



Review by: Daisy

I just loved the book from having everything to having to be a low class ..Wow this book could made me cry..



Review by: jenny

this was a rockin book i loved it aaaaaawwwwwwesssooooommmmmme



Review by: by : SOME ONE

i like the book but think u could do a bit better in ending


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