Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry

Author:  Mildred E. Taylor
Title:  Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
Illustrator: n/a
Genre:  Historical Fiction
Sub Genre: Young adult chapter book
Theme:  Family, Racism
Primary & Secondary Characters:  Cassie Logan (primary) & Logan Family (secondary)
Date of Publication:  1976
Award(s):  1977 Newberry Medal
Publisher:  Puffin Groups
Summary:  This novel tells the story of Cassie Logan and her family in Mississippi during the depression era. It tells of their struggles with racism and poverty as they fight to keep their own land. Cassie is a young girl whose happy world comes crashing down with night riders, burnings, and pure hatred. It is a moving story that can be used in the classroom to really tell the story of racism. It also has a strong message of the importance of family and friends.