{"product_id":"esperanza-rising-scholastic-gold-1","title":"Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazon Editors recommend this book for readers who have recently discovered middle grade novels with more intricate story lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePura Belpré Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eIRA Notable Book for a Global Society\u003cbr\u003eNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsperanza 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534424039471,"sku":"9780439120418","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8122\/0143\/files\/9780439120418.jpg?v=1782758970","url":"https:\/\/highfivebooks.org\/products\/esperanza-rising-scholastic-gold-1","provider":"High Five Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}