Esperanza Rising What is the setting of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 05:07 Last updated by Jill W on 09 May 12:35
The novel begins in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the location of Esperanza's family ranch. After her father's death, and after her home is burned to the ground, Esperanza and her mother escape to the San Joaquin Valley in California.