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Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry

Resource Type

Book - Child

Description

"Her Newbery Medal-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry tells the story of one African American family, fighting to stay together and strong in the face of brutal racist attacks, illness, poverty, and betrayal in the Deep South of the 1930s. Nine-year-old Cassie Logan, growing up protected by her loving family, has never had reason to suspect that any white person could consider her inferior or wish her harm. But during the course of one devastating year when her community begins to be ripped apart by angry night riders threatening African Americans, she and her three brothers come to understand why the land they own means so much to their Papa. Twenty-five years after it was first published, this special anniversary edition of the calssic strikes as deep and powerful a note as ever. Taylor's vivid portrayal of ugly racism and the poignancy of Cassie's bewilderment and gradual toughening against social injustice and the men and women who perpetuate it, will remain with readers forever." From Amazon.com

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

School Age (6-12)

Languages

English

ISBN

014034893X

Author

Mildred D. Taylor

Publication

1991 Puffin Books

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