Yes, in "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza's father, who is a landowner in Mexico, dies early in the story. His death is a pivotal event that forces Esperanza and her mother to flee to the United States in search of a new life. This loss profoundly impacts Esperanza's character and her journey throughout the novel.
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