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. The powerful and moving story of growing up during the American Depression. But, as she witnesses the hatred and destruction all around her, she begins to learn the importance of standing up for your rights. 'Look out there, Cassie girl, all that belongs to you.'Ĭassie finds it difficult to understand why the farm means so much to her father. Note that despite the story order listed below, the books were not written in sequence. The novel received the 1977 John Newbery Medal and was recognized by the Coretta Scott King Book Awards.
Perfect for fans of The Help, Malorie Blackman and To Kill a Mockingbird. Taylor’s semi-autobiographical Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a middle grade novel first published in 1976. 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.
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