Roll of thunder, hear my cry
by Mildred D. Taylor
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Set in the 1930s South, this powerful story follows a Black family's struggle against racism and injustice as they protect each other and their land. Through the eyes of the young Logan children, readers witness courage, family bonds, and the fight for dignity in a harsh world. Their journey reveals the challenges and strength found in standing up to unfairness.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Family Change
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0803726473
- Pages
- 276
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 65,606
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
African Americans -- Juvenile fictionLogan family (Fictitious characters : Taylor) -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionPrejudices -- FictionDepressions -- 1929 -- FictionMississippi -- Race relations -- Fiction