Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, this novel follows the life of a young African American girl and her family who are struggling to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. The family owns a piece of land which provides them some protection from the harsh realities of racial discrimination. The story is a poignant exploration of how they navigate through a prejudiced society, face social and economic challenges, and fight to keep their land.
The 624th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 276-384
- Words
- 60,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 52nd on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 64th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 196th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1129th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1143rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best YA Books of All Time (Time)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- 25 acclaimed international writers choose 25 of the best books from the last 25 years (Wasafiri Magazine)