This touching story follows a young girl's life as she journeys through cultures of her heritage in different settings and how she survives.

This book is important for 8th graders especially. They will begin their journey into highschool and beyond and will face similar situations or prejudice and stereotyping. This book will indulge into everyday life scenarios.

I loved this book because the main character, Esperanza, struggles for her identity and the conflict of who she was. In her journey, she finds that her roots are always the same.

I didn't like the way this book ended. This book sort of left off on a clif-hanger. Although it was a happy ending, the author seemed to wrap it up durring the climax.

When this book was finished i immediately asked if there was a sequel. I figured this was book one in a saga.

This book gave me hope. It made me realize that I can overcome any obstacle if I choose not to give up and keep faith.

The author of this book wrote on her personal journey and her families.

I recommend this book because it is easy to read and it will help children understand the values of life and different cultures.

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