“Be patient, she reminded herself, and the fruit will fall into your hand.”
― Esperanza Rising
― Esperanza Rising
“I sell eggs to feed my family. My brother raises hens and he gave these to me.” “And you can support your large family that way?” asked Hortensia. Carmen smiled. “I am poor, but I am rich. I have my children, I have a garden with roses, and I have my faith and the memories of those who have gone before me. What more is there?”
― Esperanza Rising
― Esperanza Rising
“I am poor, but I am rich. I have my children, I have a garden with roses, and I have my faith and the memories of those who have gone before me. What more is there?”
― Esperanza Rising
― Esperanza Rising
“After Sabrina, Daphne, Granny Relda, and Mr. Canis said their good-byes to Mr. Hamstead and Bess, they got into the car, gave a farewell honk, and drove away. Sabrina settled into her seat and realized she was feeling depressed. When she had heard the thumping on the roof of the car, she’d been sure it was Puck.”
― Once Upon a Crime
― Once Upon a Crime
“Those with Spanish blood, who have the fairest complexions in the land, are the wealthiest.”
― Esperanza Rising
― Esperanza Rising
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