Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan

"Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a novel in the Scholastic Gold series, targeted at a juvenile audience. The story follows the protagonist, Esperanza, on her journey of emigration and immigration to the United States. With a narrative focusing on social themes of adolescence, families, and cultural differences, the book is rich with illustrations and offers a captivating read for young readers. Published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2002, this trade paperback edition weighs 7.1 oz and contains 262 pages.