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A Black family in 1930s Mississippi fights to keep its land
1976Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Cassie Logan is a nine-year-old girl living in rural Mississippi during the Great Depression. Her family owns land, which gives them some independence but also makes them a target. Cassie learns about racism and the value of standing together.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like historical fiction for young readers.
What you will get
It won the 1977 Newbery Medal.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Great Depression · Racism · Family
Length
276 pages · ≈ 8 h
More about this book
Characters
Cassie Logan, her brothers and her parents.
Setting
Rural Mississippi in the 1930s.
What makes it different
A story based on the author’s own family history.
Feel
Moving, honest and strong.
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