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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor is an amazing read that captures the struggles of the Logan family during the Great Depression. Cassie Logan, the main character, is such an inspiring girl! I love how she stands up to Lillian Jean and doesn’t let anyone bully her. Plus, the way she and her brothers prank the school bus is so clever and shows how they stick together against unfairness. Taylor’s storytelling really pulls you in, and the themes of family and fighting for what’s right make this book a must-read!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's no wonder this is considered a classic. The words Mildred D Taylor uses make the story come alive. I found myself eager to find what happens next, my heart hurting with the Logan family's very real troubles and laughing at the insights of a nine year old.
After reading this book, I'm a little bit upset that To Kill a Mockingbird seems to be considered the definitive book on racism in the American South in the 1930s for schoolchildren to read, because this is an equally good book that is actually told from the perspective of a black girl rather than a white one. Through Cassie's experiences, not only do we get to see firsthand how unequal the treatment of blacks and whites was in this time and place, but there is also abundant opportunity for discussion of the ways in which Cassie's family members choose to respond to such treatment — how they resist and when they choose to submit as they weigh prudence against pride. This is important because those kinds of discussions, in which young black children learn about how to navigate a racist society, haven't gone away in the past 80 years. If you never had the chance to read this book in school (I didn't), pick it up now.
I love these characters and rooted for their success throughout the novel.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read this because my 6th grader is reading it and I wanted to be able to talk with her about it. It was very well written and told a great story. It is important to keep books like these in our schools - these perspectives need to be shared.
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No