![]() ![]() Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence despite the certainty of outer defeat. ![]() "The vivid story of a black family whose warm ties to each other and their land give them strength to defy rural Southern racism during the Depression. " writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity."-The New York Times Book Review It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans possess soemthing no one can take away. ![]() Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year-the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black-to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor is a beautifully narrated novel about racism, class distinction, friendship, pride, and love. The stunning repackage of a timeless Newbery Award Winner, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson! ![]()
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