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ESPERANZA RISING by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Allie Jane Bruce

Esperanza Ortega leads a charmed life in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The daughter of a wealthy ranch owner, Esperanza has everything she could ever want: servants, horses, beautiful clothes and delicious food. Then bandits attack and take away Esperanza’s father, wealth, and … Continue reading →

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