Reading Esperanza Rising made me realize how lucky we are to live in this generation.
Nari T. Age 11

It's SUPER !!! You learn Spanish words :)
Saskia V. Age 9

This book was pretty good. It was very emotional and in-depth.
Meagan G. Age 13

Espranza Rising is a great book and shows a lot of family love and responsibility.
Daiana P. Age 10

I love the book it was awesome I couldn’t stop reading the book for a minute I love it I hope that I would become a great writer like you.
Sam P. Age 13

This book was recommended by my teacher. It was an easy read but I really enjoyed it! Although no one's story is exactly like Esperanza's I that every young girl can relate to it.
Alyssa B. Age 13

This book was a great book that kept me reading on and on to find out what happens next! This book is for all ages and for kids who are looking for a great book to read.
Ioana.B. Age 13

When reading the book, it made me appreciate our generation. Esperanza experienced very sad, desperate moments in her life. This book is great for young readers and you learn Spanish words as well.
Ali S. Age 12

The book rocks! It’s so cool! I have it for literacy circles.
Xylene B. Age 13

I thought the book overall was a pretty good book. It started a little bit slow but as you read o it do better and better and I just wanted to read on! I would definitely recommend it. It's amazing what Esperanza goes through.
Tony B. Age 14

This book was totally cool and sentimental. It teaches a lesson of how things or how life can change in seconds. I recommend this book to everybody.
Barbara A. Age 12

I think this book is truly amazing. I am a very emotional person and reading this book about the Great Depression made me realize Esperanza did love her father but didn't think about him twenty-four-seven. It was also very to see how people were treated back in the day.
Kelsey S. Age 10

It was absolutely wonderful. It felt as if I was really there and witnessed the horrifying events. The author definitely did a good job.
Kayla H. Age 14

This book is truly amazing. I am Mexican, and reading this book helped me realize how hard it really was during the Great Depression. While reading this book, I would try to take a break but I just couldn't stop. It is really interesting and it is a great book for kids like me to read because now I really know how it was back in the day.
Bianca R. Age 13

I thought it was a great book cause of how the story twists and turns to a story about her family and it changes once her father dies to how her and Miguel have a crush.
Nanette A. Age 11

I can really relate to this book because I know how hard it is to move and not know a lot of English. But Esperanza went through a lot and it's very sad. I bought a copy of this book so I can read it again and again.
Naomi D., Age 13

I liked the book Esperanza Rising a lot, because I know how it is to move from place to place. And I know how it feels to lose a family member because my Great-Grandmother passed away.
Gaston,R.F., Age 12

I got this book and read it in the library and it is a really sad book. I almost started crying in class for real! Read this book if you want to cry a lot!!
Sara R, Age 10

This book traps you and keeps you reading. I love this book!
Rachyl W. Age 12

I love reading and this book is a two thumbs up. If u read the first chapter you can't tack the book away from your face.
Zaaz A., Age 13

one word: EXCELLENT
Zaaz A., Age 13

This book is a very wonderful book and it shows all he hope and style in it!
Shaniqua. W, Age 13

This is a fantastic book, learning to find the heartbeat of good when everything seems wrong, and learning to cross the river of tradition.
JS Age 10

I think that anyone who reads this book will love it!
Courtney F. Age 13

I really really enjoyed this book because the author made the characters seem real.
Laura T. Age 11

I love this book!!!!
Araceli R. Age 11

This book was so FANTASTIC!!!!!!! I fell in love with it.
Elizabeth M. Age 10

Very Good and Very Inspiring
Marina T. Age 11

This is one of the best books I've ever read. It has many twists and keeps you off your feet. If you love mysteries and stories of betrayal and love you should definitely read this book.
Whitley B. Age 12

BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!
Kate W. Age 12

This book is so uplifting! I read it in about 2 days because I couldn't put it down. It's sad, but in the end, Esperanza........well, you should read it to find out.
Suzanna J. Age 13

This book is a tragedy but is also very funny and you feel about the characters and their lives. VERY good book!
Helena W. Age 11

This book made me feel really lucky. It's the kind of book you want to read again and again! You should definitely read this book!
Monica S. Age 11

This is a wonderful book, allowing children to understand differences in societies and multiculturalism in America. A wonderful experience for any reader.
Gretchen, B. Age 30

This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It is interesting to learn about Mexico while reading this book.
Julie P. Age 11

A wonderfully written book. Is a great book to use in the classroom. It teaches you a lot about the Spanish culture.
Katy J Age 22

This book is very inspiring and the story it tells is great. Esperanza hasto learn to live a life she never expected she would be forced to live.
While reading this book you feel just like you are in the story with the characters
Heather H. Age 12

This was a really good fun-loving book.
Aiesha W. Age 11

I like this book a lot because Pam really explained how the characters were feeling. I could really relate to it.
Maggie B. Age 11