Middle-grade novel · Fiction
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Mildred D. Taylor
About the book
Cassie Logan's family fights to keep their land and dignity in Depression-era Mississippi amid racism and violence.
Reading notes
Contains racial violence and slurs in historical context; best with discussion.
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Recognition
- Newbery Medal (1977)
- Coretta Scott King Author Honor (1977)
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Book details
- Author
- Mildred D. Taylor
- First published
- 1976
- Suggested ages
- Ages 11–14 (editorial estimate — children vary)
- Reading mode
- Confident reader
- Topics
- civil rights, family, great depression
- Edition shown
- ISBN 9780142401125 · Puffin, April 12, 2004
- Catalog record
- Open Library work record · edition record
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