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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry


Childrens Classics

No. of pages 224

Published: 1994

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Mildred D.Taylor's much-loved classic, for readers aged 12+, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry follows a feisty African-American girl - Cassie Logan - as she grows up in Mississippi during the Great Depression and learns the shocking realities of racism. Perfect for fans of The Help, Malorie Blackman and To Kill a Mockingbird .'Look out there, Cassie girl, all that belongs to you.'Cassie finds it difficult to understand why the farm means so much to her father. But, as she witnesses the hatred and destruction all around her, she begins to learn the importance of standing up for your rights.The powerful and moving story of growing up during the American Depression.Mildred D. Taylor was born is Jackson, Mississippi and is the author of several young adult novels which tackle issues of race, including: the iconic Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, Let the Circle Be Unbroken and The Land.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Childrens Classics, Cornerstone Books, New Windmills, New Windmills Ks3, New Windmills Series .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-16 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.

"The vivid story . . . shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence."

 

The vivid story... shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence. ("Booklist", starred review)