The House On Mango Street

Sandra Cisneros' The House On Mango Street followed a young Mexican-American girl through her teenage years. In a series of small, random chapters, Esperanza Cordero, a name she despises, grows up on Mango Street. She meets various people including Lucy and Rachel, two girls she befriends from Texas. Although the story does not have a deep plot, Esperanza's one wish is to own a house of her own that she can call home.

Esperanza is a girl just trying to fit in in life. When she moves to Mango Street, her family finally owns a house, although it is not all that she hoped for. In the end, all that she hates becomes all that she loves and cannot leave behind her, even when she moves. Nenny, Esperanza's younger sister, is probably her best friend. Esperanza is in charge of her in a way, since they have so many siblings.

Being an easy read, The House On Mango Street was an enjoyable book, even though the story was quite boring. I would recommend this book being read by elementary students, or for any high school students who need a quick read.