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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen, Jacqueline Woodson
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning masterpiece with an introduction written and read by Jacqueline Woodson, just in time for its 40th anniversary!
Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also 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.
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"Vivid - complex - powerful - convincing - The novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence." (Booklist)
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- Annette Brazier
- 26-04-16
This should be on everyone's book list.
A story full of everything. Seen through the eyes of a child. The best way to view such stories.
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- R
- 07-03-16
Brilliant
I first read this book at school around 15 years ago, as brilliant, thought provoking and important as I remember. A brilliant story on many levels and a true coming of age story. A must read for children and adults.
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- Catherine R.
- 19-01-23
Excellent read
The story is thought provoking, powerful and very well written for adult and young adult alike.
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- Bookyworm
- 29-07-17
AmaZing
I liked how the book is so descriptive and very realistic. Also the audiobook creates a great atmosphere and makes you more tense, happy, sad and scared of events in the book.
I would recommend this to 12 year old readers who are good at underetanding complex meanings and storylines.
I rated this 5 stars because there is ABSOLUTELY nothing bad about it. Even though the n word is used, kt has to be, because thats what people were called in those days
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- Marvel
- 07-10-18
Excellent and gripping from start to finish!
The story was brilliant and the narration helped the story along the journey. Would listen to it again!
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- tiernan tomlinson
- 12-09-20
majestic storytelling at its finest
a book I learned at school but have cherished since.first time as an audible listener but not the last.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-09-20
fantastic book
brilliant insight of history for all to read.
son enjoyed for school reading topic.
recommended to all.
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- Daniel
- 09-06-21
captivat novel narrated in vivid animated style
The characters of Mildred Taylor's epic novel from the US South experience of an African American family from the eyes of a girl growing up in it come alive through professional and vivid narration. highly recommended, could not stop listening, and so did my family. Hard truths of course, but must hear or read, really.
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- Mrs P J Taylor
- 17-06-18
A beautiful story of injustice and family.
A wonderful story which was read brilliantly. I felt Luke I knew the characters and felt their pain.
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- Beth D
- 16-06-21
A real eye-opener
The narration was excellent, there is no way I could have done this book justice add a read aloud to my children.
Some of the stories are harrowing, I would not recommend it for children under 11.
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