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Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising is a poignant tale of resilience and growth. The story is narrated by Esperanza, a Mexican-American girl whose family's fortune is suddenly depleted during the economic turmoil of the 1930s. Forced to leave her privileged life behind, Esperanza and her family migrate to the United States, where they face the challenges of a new culture and a harsh economic climate. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. more

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Pam Muñoz Ryan

Pam Muñoz Ryan is an American writer renowned for her children's literature. Born on December 11, 1951, she has a passion for literature from a young age. Her works often explore historical, cultural, and social issues, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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“¡Oh, bravo! Oh, sí, oh, muy bien. Bien, bien, bien... Qué curioso... Realmente qué curioso... —Perdón —dijo Harry—. Pero, ¿qué es tan curioso? —Recuerdo cada varita que he vendido, Harry Potter. Cada una de las varitas. Y resulta que la cola de fénix de donde salió la pluma que está en tu varita dio otra pluma, sólo una más. Y realmente es muy curioso que estuvieras destinado a esa varita, cuando fue su hermana la que te hizo esa cicatriz.”

“It was sad, too, that this evening would never come again. The night winds were blowing it away. You could not stop the winds and you could not stop Time. It went on and on, — and on. To-morrow night would come and the moon would look down on this spot, — the trees and the grass, the wagon-tracks and the dead campfire. But she would not be here.”

“El amor no nos enceguece; más bien, borra las ilusiones para que podamos ver con claridad.”