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Reader reviewed by Hana

This is the tale of Cinderella... but only at the start. Esperanza is the only daughter of a kind, rich Mexican landowner. One day her father doesn't come home and is later found murdered. She must flee with her mother to escape her evil uncles who burned down their home and fields to America, illegally. They go with close servant friends, but they are now equal. The rich girl is now poor, and must learn to work in migrant camps. Survival is hard, but Esperanza Rose.

This book is a great read, even a great re-read. It is hard not to reflect on it at the end and is very thought-provoking. Anyone who doesn't read this is truly missing out!