Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor (2001, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-100140384510
ISBN-139780140384512
eBay Product ID (ePID)75738

Product Key Features

Book TitleRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistorical / United States / 20th Century, People & Places / United States / African American, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / United States / General, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Publication Year2001
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorMildred D. Taylor
Book SeriesPuffin Modern Classics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.6 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN91-053031
Reviews"The vivid story of a black family whose warm ties to each other and their land give them strength to defy rural Southern racism during the Depression. . . . Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence despite the certainty of outer defeat." -- Booklist (starred review) "The strong, clear-headed Logan family . . . are drawn with quiet affection and their actions tempered with a keen sense of human fallibility."--pointer, Kirkus Reviews "The events and setting of the powerful novel are presented with such verisimilitude and the characters are so carefully drawn that one might assume the book to be autobiographical, if the author were not so young."-- The Horn Book From the Paperback edition., "The vivid story of a black family whose warm ties to each other and their land give them strength to defy rural Southern racism during the Depression. . . . Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence despite the certainty of outer defeat." - Booklist (starred review) "The strong, clear-headed Logan family . . . are drawn with quiet affection and their actions tempered with a keen sense of human fallibility."-pointer, Kirkus Reviews "The events and setting of the powerful novel are presented with such verisimilitude and the characters are so carefully drawn that one might assume the book to be autobiographical, if the author were not so young."- The Horn Book
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey DecimalF
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
SynopsisThe stunning repackage of a timeless Newbery Award Winner, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart. Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year--the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black--to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans possess soemthing no one can take away. " Taylor] writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity."-- The New York Times Book Review "The vivid story of a black family whose warm ties to each other and their land give them strength to defy rural Southern racism during the Depression . . . Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence despite the certainty of outer defeat."-- Booklist, starred review * Newbery Medal winner * A National Book Award Nominee * American Book Award Honor Book * An ALA Notable Book * A NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies * A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, The stunning repackage of a timeless Newbery Award Winner, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson! With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart. Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year--the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black--to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans possess soemthing no one can take away. "[Taylor] writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity."-- The New York Times Book Review "The vivid story of a black family whose warm ties to each other and their land give them strength to defy rural Southern racism during the Depression . . . Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence despite the certainty of outer defeat."-- Booklist, starred review * Newbery Medal winner * A National Book Award Nominee * American Book Award Honor Book * An ALA Notable Book * A NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies * A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book
LC Classification NumberPZ7.T21723

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  • Very Good Reading!!!

    My 5th grader love ❤️ reading. She read a chapter to me everyday and ask questions about they talked in the book 😂😂😂!! (It funny how generations has changed.. I had to call me aunt a few time to translate a few phases.. She asked me what are you will reading lol 😂!!! (Knock your block off) lol 😂 I haven’t heard that in a long time!!! 🥰😂😂

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  • Unforgettable story about life in the depression era. Great for pre-teens and teenagers

    Read this Newberry award winning book as a child. Story for a young girl, Cassie Logan. Purchased it for a family member. Unforgettable story which will inspire- themese include getting through hardship, dealing with bulles, sticking together as a family.

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  • My 7th grader's review...she's is learning a lot from this book. She recommends it!!!

    My 7th grader is reading it. she says it is definitely compelling. She asks a lot of questions because the setting is way before she was born. The book teaches her a lot about our history. She love to read and would recommend it.

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  • Roll of Thunder, hear my cry

    I was delighted with the quality of the books. Very little usage detected. They were delivered on time and the transaction was great.

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