Mama and Papa frequently dreamed of a new house, but Esperanza knew dreams were just dreams. ... She mentions how one day, she will have a great big house, and welcome the homeless into her attic. ...

• Word Count: 722
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

My sisters and I were transferred to a cheaper school and had to walk six miles to school every day. ... I remember each time my sisters and I passed, we would sprint the six miles and excitedly hand over the reports to mama, squealing "Your useless girls are back! ...

• Word Count: 651
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School