![]() ![]() The story is told from the perspective of Cassie but tells the story of her family’s farm, including the life and times of her parents, uncle, and three brothers. ![]() Published in 1977, It takes place in Mississippi in the 1930s, and while it is during the Depression, there are other issues besides financial struggles that take center stage and have earned it a Newbery Medal. Even though it is number four in the series, it is usually read as a stand-alone and frequently as assigned reading for children in elementary school. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was written by Mildred Taylor as part of a six-book series. There is also a newer cover with art by Kadir Nelson (pictured here in the review), and that is much better. And after reading it, I can confirm that it’s too high falutin’. ![]() To me it sounds like it’s trying too hard. As for the title, to some it may sound poetic or deep. It just didn’t make me want to pick it up (and it turns out, the copy I have is also not very representative). One of the reasons I hadn’t ever read this book before (besides the thousands of other books I want to read) is the title. ![]()
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