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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Puffin Modern Classics) (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Mildred D. Taylor
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Award-winning books, Ages 9-12, Children's books |
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It is a book about one family's struggle to survive during a time of extreme racial conflict and segregation in rurual Mississippi of the 1930s. This is the perfect literature for teaching students about the racial discrimination and cruelty that black families faced with vivid story showing the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence. |
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Author: Mildred D. Taylor
Publisher: Puffin
Pub. in: April, 2004
ISBN: 0142401129
Pages: 288
Measurements: 7.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00407
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0142401125
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- Awards & Credential -
A winner of Newbery Medal |
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Mildred D. Taylor has given adolescent readers a powerful account of the Great Depression and the economic hardships it placed on many families, particularly blacks. As seen through the eyes of the Logan family, students learn about the inequalities between blacks and whites, beginning with the four Logan children being splattered by mud from a school bus that transported white children only. A further indignity occurs when the Logans are given dirty, tattered textbooks that have been discarded by the school for whites.
Much of what Taylor describes in this novel packs a strong punch for adolescents. Further, to fully understand the story's context, students need to understand a good deal of U. S. history, specifically, the Great Depression, the Restoration, the sharecropping system, and segregation practices in the south during this period. Yet, teachers and students who take on the challenge will be well rewarded. Teachers and administrators in the Boston Public Schools have been so impressed by the powerful themes in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, that they have selected it as one of six core novels for sixth graders as part of the Max Warburg Courage Curriculum. The other five novels are: Taking Sides, Number the Stars, Bridge to Terabithia, So Far from the Bamboo Grove, and Maniac Magee. As with Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, each novel addresses the theme of courage - different types of courage, what it takes to act courageously, and how even small acts of courage can have enormous consequences in everyday life.
Overall, Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry BY Mildred D. Taylor is a great book showing the reader the harsh realities of prejudice through the eyes of a child.
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Target readers:
Kids aged 9-12
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Mildred D. Taylor is the author of eight previous novels and has garnered such awards a Newbery Medal, three Coretta Scott King Awards, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book award. She received her Master of Arts degree from the University of Colorado's School of Journalism and went on to work as a proofreader-editor program coordinator for an international house and a community free school. She now devotes her time to her family, writing, and what she terms the "family ranch" in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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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.
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Ricky Hunter (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-16 00:00>
Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a beautifully told tale spoken with the fine voice of its young narrator, Cassie Logan. It is the story of the Logan family and their struggle to maintain both their small piece of land and their dignity in one tumultuous year, two things not permitted a black family in Mississippi in the early decaces of this century. The author brilliantly captures the times of which she writes but, even more important, captures the people she writes about. There are not characters here who can be simply called victims or survivors or fighters or any other single term. These are fully developed personalities, particulary the children, that speak with authentic and complicated voices and spool out a tale that is heart breaking with equal parts despair and hope. A wonderful book for children. |
Joylynn Boekweg (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-16 00:00>
How can one not love a book that is full of great characters, and a literary depiction of a harsh historical period? Mildred Taylor's Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry is an excellent book that I have recently been introduced to. The reason I love it so much is because of the way Mildred Taylor describes the relationships between the White and Black races in the book. In a lot of multicultural literature the White race is depicted as the horrible oppressor giving pain to a victimized culture. However, Taylor does something wonderful. She doesn't stick to this idea. Of course she writes about the racist characters and the despicable things they do, but more importantly she gives us characters that are White and truly good, like Mr. Jamison and Jeremy Simms. She also gives us Black characters that are truly good, like the Logan's, and not so nice Black characters. I really enjoyed the chance for a culture, or race, to be both good and bad not just one or the other. In fact I'm planning to place this book in a future lesson plan so the students can discuss the characters and whether they contribute to both the good and bad aspects of this racist period. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about the good that any person can do no matter what race they are. Taylor is a talented writer and I'm excited to read more of her books. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-16 00:00>
This book is so excellent that I have no idea where to start. I don't think schools adequately teach pupils about segregation-era America and how awful it was. When I was in 4th grade our class read this and most everyone was brought to tears. The story is written so well that you know all the charecters and what they do, but it doesn't bore you with details. This book shows the real side of segregation and how awful it was. I am very surprised it has never been made into a movie. |
Lizette (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-16 00:00>
The book Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry is a very influential book. It made me realize how much prejudice and racism there is in this world. Before I read this book I thought that prejudice would never be in my environment. After I read the book I realized that prejudice and racism is everywhere. This book tells me that all people are victims of racism no matter what race. When you read this book it reminds you that this world isn't perfect.
The book Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry main characters are Cassie; an outspoken, rebellious, ten year old who can be very bossy, Stacy; a caring twelve year old who is a loyal friend, Little Man; a meticulous six year old who is very outspoken, and Christopher John; a positive seven year old who can be very sensitive. The setting takes place in the south where prejudice and racism is a major problem in the area. All four kids realize that there is a lot of prejudice and racism that is in their enviroment. Also they soon find out what its really like to be victims of racism. All four kids learn a vauable lesson.I recommend this book to every one because it can change the way you see life. I'm sure this book will influence you as it influenced me. |
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