Esperanza's Journey

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After years of moving to different domiciles annually, the family always has been longing to own their house of dream–a beautiful white house that only the rich can afford to buy–and the family has not yet given up the hope of owning such place.

Subsequent to moving into a new neighborhood, Esperanza’s lack of friends leaves Esperanza feeling desolate and longing for a best friend to share everything of hers, but without such friend, she compares herself to a red balloon for standing out and not being able to blend in with the neighbors.

After moving into the new neighborhood, Esperanza has not yet been successful in finding long-term friends, however when Lucy and Rachel offer to be Esperanza’s friend forever and that Esperanza can also

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