A timeless story of immigration and a beloved, award-winning modern classic, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rita Williams-Garcia. Esperanza believed she would always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She would always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and her mother, father, and grandmother caring for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and her mother to flee to California and settle in a farm labor camp. Esperanza is not ready for the hard work, financial struggles that arise from the Great Depression, or the lack of acceptance she now faces. When her mother falls ill and a strike for better working conditions threatens to upend their new life, Esperanza must find a way to overcome her difficult circumstances because her mother's life, and her own, depend on it.