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“Don't be afraid to start over.” because Esperanza over came and she came very far. Now she has grown up, she works, and babysits. Esperanza was a brat, now she is very loyal and responsible. She is a character in a book called Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. She has to overcome her momma being sick, working in the fields, and moving
The main challenge was her momma being sick during the time and doing her mom's work. “...it might take 6 months to get her full strength back.” (page 57) Esperanza will have to go without a mom for months basically. Her mom can't work so she has to work extra to pay things she will also have to be more responsible. She will have to become more loyal and responsible to get through these 3 challenges. It was

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