Esperanza Rising

What is the surprise that Alfonso and Miguel have for Esperanza and Mama?

Esperanza Rising

Las Almendras (Almonds)

Pages 121-138

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Alfonso and Miguel surprise Mama and Esperanza when they take everyone outside behind the cabin, there they have planted a few tiny rose bushes near a plastic statue of Our Lady of the Guadalupe. The rest of the family is astonished to learn that these are cuttings from Papa's roses.

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