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    The Year of the Flood

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

by Mildred Taylor

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ISBN13: 9780140384512
ISBN10: 0140384510
Condition: Standard
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Winner of the 1977 Newbery Medal, this is a remarkably moving novel — one that has impressed the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, it is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And, too, it is Cassie's story — Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family, even as she learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect.

Review:

"Taylor...writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity." The New York Times Book Review

Synopsis:

Facing a year of night riders and burnings, Cassie and her family continue their struggle to keep their land and hold onto what rightfully belongs to them, despite the difficult battles they must continue to endure.

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guitfiddle, January 13, 2007 (view all comments by guitfiddle)
This book is the best realistic book I've ever read. The book really makes you think about what went on back then and it really makes you appriciate life now. After reading Roll of Thunder, I've been less...judgemental about people. It's a wonderful book and everyone should read it.
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roseatta bowling, November 14, 2006 (view all comments by roseatta bowling)
This is a very interesting book about three kids and their situations that they over come. The novel shows the rewards of black pride, love, effectionate, and independence. By:Roseatta Bolwing
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bxiok, October 29, 2006 (view all comments by bxiok)
This is a fab book, it really gives a new perspective into black history. Mildred Taylor made a good choice portraying the book through the eyes of a child.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780140384512
Author:
Taylor, Mildred D.
Publisher:
Speak
Author:
Taylor, Mildred D.
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Ethnic - African American
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary
Subject:
Prejudices
Subject:
Southern states
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
Depressions
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
Afro-Americans -- Fiction.
Subject:
People & Places - United States - African-American
Subject:
Depressions -- 1929.
Copyright:
1976
Publication Date:
January 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
276
Dimensions:
768x523x77 50
Age Level:
10-13
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