64 pages • 2 hours read
Mildred D. TaylorRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1976A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In 1933 Mississippi, 9-year-old Cassie Logan and her family experience systemic racism and violence while striving to maintain their independence and dignity. Cassie and her brothers face challenges at school from white students and later dig a trench to sabotage a school bus. They navigate the dangers of resisting local store owners and racial injustice, culminating in a tense and violent confrontation involving a friend named T.J.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is widely lauded for its poignant depiction of racial injustices in 1930s Mississippi. Readers praise its compelling characters and the strong, loving Logan family. Some criticisms include a slower pace and dense historical context, which may be challenging for younger readers. Overall, it's a powerful, educational read.
Who Should Read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction dealing with themes of racism, family, and resilience will be drawn to Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Fans of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird or Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars will find similar emotional depth and educational value. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
920LBook Details
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Race / Racism