![]() Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence despite the certainty of outer defeat. The vivid story of a black family whose warm ties to each other and their land give them strength to defy rural Southern racism during the Depression. Taylor] writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity.- The New York Times Book Review It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans possess soemthing no one can take away. Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year-the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black-to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. Her books have won numerous awards, among them a Newbery Medal (for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry), four Coretta Scott King Awards, and a Boston GlobeHorn Book Award. ![]() With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart. Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen, Jacqueline Woodson. Taylor is the author of nine novels including The Road to Memphis, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, The Land, and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. The stunning repackage of a timeless Newbery Award Winner, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson This Description may be from another edition of this product. ![]()
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