Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

You don't want to hang on to this book!

It¿s down in the dreaded south in 1940, and Cassie wishes that her school had a bus, and that the Jefferson Davis school bus would stop splattering her and her brothers with mud, or she didn¿t have to apologize to ¿Miz¿ Lillian Jean. Things go from excellent to shocking fast but from shocking to horrifying faster!!!!!! Will they be able to hold on to their land, that they owned as far back as big Ma could remember? Or will they lose it in the battle for justice? I think that Mildred D. Taylor did an excellent job representing what it was like back in 1940¿s for a big family like the Logan¿s. And it 100% deserved the Newberry Medal that it won.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

A Great Story!!

Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry is about a black family living in Mississippi during the early 1930's. This family, like many other families, is suffering from the unfair treatment from the whites. Their land is the only thing that gives them power. This is a good book for anyone that's wanting to learn more about the segragation issue, or even the unfair treatment of the blacks. This is also a true story, so it has lots of facts about the time period. I really liked this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat most of the time. The book is based on true events that happened to the author, Mildred d. Taylor. The character's names were changed. The author was born in Mississippi (the same location the story takes place in), and her father worked on the railroad (the same one in the story). I judged the book by three things, suspence, the events in the story, and the ending. The story had suspence, and the events and ending were great. The main point of the book was to give the readers an idea of what it was like to live in the deep south during the 1930's. The book really does give you an idea of what it was like.Cassie, the stories main character, is always trying to stand up for herself against the whites, and is brave. Stacey is Cassie's older brother, and is almost like Cassie. He's brave and trys to stand up for himself. Christopher- John is one of Cassie's younger brothers, and is trys to avoid trouble when ever possible, but still gets dragged into what Stacey wants to do. Little Man is the youngest, and he trys to be brave, but is still too young to stand up for himself. The book definitely achieves its goals and purposes. Its gives the readers an idea of what it was like living in the 1930's, and it gives us a good, suspenceful story. This book is like no other non-fiction story I've read, because its built like a fictional story, but acually has true events.I really liked this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat most of the time. It had many sad moments, and some funny ones too. I recammend this book to anyone and I give it 5 stars.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Good, Interesting Book

This book is very interesting. Like most books it has some boring points, but once you start reading, you can't stop! Once one exiting point ends, the book isn't over. In one, or two chapters there will be another exiting point. It is very exiting, and is one of the best books I have ever read.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Strength and Love Prevails!

Set in Mississippi, a notorious state for the mistreatment of African Americans even to this day, author Mildred D. Taylor brings us the story of the Logan's, a hardworking family struggling to make an honest living. Through the harshness of cruel racism and injustices, the family's strength and love prevails.

This gripping book had me from the beginning and I quickly grew attached to the Logan's, especially our narrator, Cassie. The ending was especially powerful; I felt like crying along with Cassie.

This book is good for slightly older children. I feel it important that children understand controversial topics such as racism since it is still very prevalent today. This book is very clear where right and wrong is concerned, displaying numerous acts of injustices; therefore, books such as this one could possibly soften students and perhaps even prevent racism in some.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Tale of Defiance (very moving!)

This 1930's tale of a sharecropping family breaks the common mold for the life of an African American family trying to survive the depression and racist hate crimes. The Logan family, unlike most families of the time, own their own land and do whatever work it takes to pay for things out right instead of taking out loans. At the same time they are trying to raise four young children in a time where life doesn't make sense and the torture from their white counterparts is relentless. The book is a great way to show kids about the hardships that some races have faced in this country and the perseverance it took to overcome their struggles.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The Deep South With a Deep Heart

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is set in the Depresion-era in Mississippithe could quite possibly be the best civil rights book I have ever read. The Logan's work hard to keep their land since they are one of the few African American (and white) families who own land. Cassie, one of the main characters, is such a little spit fire with a big heart but all of the characters make the book amazing and contribute in different ways that make the book a strong read. I did feel sad and get really angry with the racial and social injustices the Logan family, as well as the other black families, had to endure. I like this book because it gives the reader a great perceptive of an African American family during those hard and trying times of Civil War era. Although some may find it degrading and awful, I found it educating and really enjoyed it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Best book ever!

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Introduction - It was 1940 during the world war, Cassie a young black girl was terrified of going out side worried that she might be shot. Threw these harsh days Cassie, her brothers and big ma had gone to the deli. Big ma ran into Mrs. Lillian Jean as she approached the store, and began to talk. Cassie had gone ahead into the store while her brothers shopped around. Cassie went ahead to the cash register and was being checked out until a white girl pushed her out of the way so that she could get checked out. Now big ma told Cassie not to say anything if that had ever happened, but as you would know Cassie said something. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING PUSHING ME OUT OF THE WAY?" The lady just ignored her. Big ma came running in the deli terrified. Big ma yanked Cassie by the arm and said "LET'S GO NOW!!!" She had told the cashier sorry, along with the lady. The cashier kicked Cassie out and said never to come back again.

Description and summary of main points - Cassie's uncle had came in for a few days, & brought gifts. He called everyone into the living room. Cassie opened hers and it was a new leather jacket. The next day Cassie went to school, and gave it to a guy because he said that it would look better on him then it did on her.

Evaluation - Cassie gets in trouble for giving the jacket to the boy.

Conclusion - All the problems in the story is solved and she is comfortable with life.

Your final review - I was in 7th grade and read the book in reading language arts. I loved the book so much I even went to the nearest public library and read the book over again. You'll love the book. Mildred D. Taylor is a wonderful author and deserves all the credit.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

WONDERFUL

Im 25 years old and i first read this book when I was in the 5th grade.
And I have since read it to my 5 year old daughter. I recommend this book to all races to read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

AMAZING!!

If you really want to know just how racisim affected the kids.. you need to read this!
This is truely an amazing piece of art.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Rolling Thunder is awesome

When I first read this book, I couldn¿t put it down until the very end. It was gripping because it was true. I read it several times over the winter holiday because it was so interesting. This is a must read for any WWII, pre-teen, or teen reader. Enjoy!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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ZOmG!! This book was a great book.At first I thoght the book was gonna be like really boring and all.But when I read lets see......the FIRST PAGE I fell in love with it.I could tell from the fisrt page that Mildred d.taylor or whatever had worked really hard on writing this.And i'm not surprised if in 10 years people will still be reading the book =Þ

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Roll of Thunder hear my cry

Great book!! It is told from the point of view of Cassie a young African American girl and covers racism and growing up with it.

good but bad

Its a very exciteing book,but I dont agree with the racest stuff!I know that its supposed to teach us about the old days before Dr.Martin Luther King jr. stoped racest stuff,but I still dont agree with it.Im sorry if most people dont agree with me,but its just my opinion.thanks,bye!

BEST BOOK EVER!!!

This is probably the best book i have ever read. I almost cried at the end it was so sad. Please read this book! it wont let you down. There is also a sequel and prequel, which i plan on reading tomorrow....Just finished reading this book today. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!! Don't care where you get it, just read it!

Awesome Book!

Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry is about a black family living in Mississippi during the early 1930's from the viewpoint of Cassie Logan (she is nine years old). This family, like many other families, is suffering from the unfair treatment from the whites.

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Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
Three kids who are living in a time of segregation are getting ready to go to school. They are Mom is a teacher and there Father is off on the railroads.
When segregation was going, on the only, the white could ride the school bus and the African Americans could not. They had to put a stop to the bus. Then papa comes home for a while and brings Mr. Morrison a man that Papa.
When papa leaves, Uncle Hammer comes to town riding in his new and nice car. After some trouble he, Mr. Morrison, and Stacey are heading home and the whites ambushed them.
Stacey gets home and tells everyone about it and the children try to stop it by setting the field on fire so that the people go there. When this happen they help to save there family and they are friend's lives.
I thought this was an exhilarating book. It was high on suspense and it was a very moving story.

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD BOOK

This book does a good job of showing people today what the lives of people were like back then. It is a moving and powerful story for that reason. This book is based on events that actually were happening in our country back then and I think it is really great to let people see that. Living in today's world is much different and while its hard to appreciate all the days we have, after reading this book I think it makes it easier to appreciate our time and movements that have been made since then. I feel like this book forces readers to see the reality in our history.

roll of thunder here my cry

This book is about a girl named Stacy.She get hummiled by the a white because she is black and not white.The white girl sad to stacy that if her family own a house by there self she ant nouthen but part of the logan family bloodlind



I think this book is o.k.Cause stacy get hummiled by a white girl because of the color os her skine.It you like good books I perfur you read this book Roll of thunder here me cry.I think you will like it.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by:Zaya Richards

Introduction
The book Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by: Mildred D. Taylor is a fantastic book for all ages. It tells of a family in the early 1900's named the Logan's. They live in Mississippi and own 400 acres of land. The narrator in the book is nine-year old Cassie Logan. She has three siblings. Her papa works on the railroads and is hardly ever home. They attend Great Faint School. Cassie's mama works as a seventh grade teacher at Great Faith. They have a lot of hard times in life and have to overcome them.
Description and summary of main points
At the beginning of the book when the kids were walking to school, you learn two more characters. Their names are Claude and T.J. Avery two brothers. Every day on their way to school a bus of white people splashes them. One day the kids dig a ditch and the bus wrecks. Cassie, Stacey one of her siblings, T.J., and Big Ma go to Strawberry. While there the kids get into trouble. When they arrive home their Uncle Hammer is there. He has a Packard. It is very nice so said in the story. Papa comes home and brings this Mr. Morrison. Mr. Morrison is a tall, heavy black man. He begins to live in an old field house on the Logan's property. Stacey and T.J. get into a big fist fight. T.J does a lot of bad things in the novel. The night men come to the Logan's house. The story is filled with trouble.
Evaluation
This book did meet my expectations. It all came really easy to me. I think that anyone who reads this will like it very much. It is easy to understand. Everything meets what you expect it to which makes it a very good book. You sort of want to read it slow so you can read it longer.
Conclusion
The book ends in a spectacular way. I don't want to spoil it for you. Some of you may be surprised but some of you may just be confused. Don't worry though it is unlikely. I was shocked it is great. It is an excellent book. If it's an excellent book it has an excellent ending.

Your final review
I recommend this book to every one of all ages. It is a classic book and I think anyone who reads this book will be in amazement. Absolutely, spectacular beginning, middle, and end. I hope everyone who reads this review reads the book immediately after. Read this awesome book soon.

Recommended to some ages

Book Review Outline Book title and author: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry. By :Mildred Taylor Title of review: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry Number of stars (1 to 5): 4 Introduction Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry is about a black family, the Logan's, living in southern Mississippi in 1933. It shows how the family had to deal with the color of their skin, and how you would have to act if you were a black person in a white country. Description and summary of main points Cassie Logan, the main character, lives with her Mama and her three brothers, Stacey, Christopher-John, and Little Man. Papa, her dad, works on the railroads in Louisiana. The children get splashed by a bus of white kids every time they walk to school and the antagonist, Harlan Granger, is trying to steal the Logan's' land! Can the brave Logan's survive and save their land? Evaluation The book was pretty good but, like all books, it did have some boring parts. I, personally, was not was not very satisfied with it because I do not read much historical fiction and I do not like those kinds of books. Most people seem to like the book though so it must be pretty good. I hope there are more books like that one, but maybe with a little more action. Conclusion I did not think this book suited my age group very well. I think it would be better if it was read to or by 11 and 12 year olds. The book is quite simple and easy to understand but some of the parts are scary and have bad language and are not recommended to younger ages. It did show how you can still have hope when a whole town is against you. Your final review I liked the book very much and it taught me a lot about racism and such. I learned that people will not always like you and can hurt you if you have something they want. The book was very inspirational and made me happy about the way that's things are today. I recommend this book to anyone that likes a good book.