Esperanza Rising by Ryan Pam Munoz

Author:Ryan, Pam Munoz [Ryan, Pam Munoz]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780545281249
Publisher: Scholastic Books
Published: 2012-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

“Mama, you’re so pale!” said Esperanza.

Mama carefully walked into the cabin as if she were trying to keep her balance and slumped into a chair in the kitchen.

Hortensia was bustling behind her. “I am going to make her chicken soup with lots of garlic. She had to sit down at work today because she felt faint. But it is no wonder because she is not eating. Look at her, she has lost weight. She has not been herself since that storm and that was a month ago. I think she should go to the doctor.”

“Mama, listen to her,” pleaded Esperanza.

Mama looked at her weakly, “I am fine. Just tired. I’m not used to the work. And I’ve told you, doctors are very expensive.”

“Irene and Melina are coming over after dinner to crochet,” said Esperanza. She thought that would cheer Mama.

“You sit with them,” said Mama. “I’m going to lie down until the soup is ready because I have a headache. Then after dinner, I’ll go straight to bed and get a good rest. I’ll be fine.” She coughed, got up, and slowly walked from the room.

Hortensia looked at Esperanza, shaking her head.

A few hours later, Esperanza stood over Mama. “Your soup is ready, Mama.”

But she didn’t move. “Mama, dinner,” said Esperanza, reaching for her arm and gently shaking her. Mama’s arm was burning, her cheeks were flushed red, and she wasn’t waking.

Esperanza felt panic squeezing her and she screamed, “Hortensia!”

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