Esperanza: Hope
Esperanza is a young girl in the 1930's, Mexico. Her dad has just died. Her mansion burned down by her evil uncles, Tio Luis and Tio Marco. Her widow mother unsure to accept the marriage proposal Tio Luis gave her. They could lose what little they have if she says no, but saying yes could mean Esperanza would suffer the worst kind person as a father.
Then her world changes in a most disappointing way. Esperanza will have to find her name...
-Emilia, 6th grade, Vassal Lane Upper School
