Books with title Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

94217 (6 cassettes/8 hours). P 1994 Recorded Books, Inc. "Cassie Logan doesn't fully understand why the land is so important to her family. All she knows is that it has always been that way. Those 200 acres of Mississippi cotton land, bought by her Grandfather in 1887, were more precious than gold, and as gragile as freedom. But it is 1933 now, and times are hard. To pay off the yearly land taxes, Cassie's father has gone north to work on the railroad, while at home Cassie's Mama teaches school and tends to the farm. Casie and her brothers make do with patches and hand-me-downs, but they take comfort in the thought that come what may, they will always have the land. That year, 1933, will be one Cassie wil never forget. Night riders will come bearing torches and their special brand of hatred, a white girl will try to steal Cassie's dignity, and the farm will almost fall into the hands of the creditors. In the end, Cassie discovers that there is something even more valuable than the la

Story Summary: 1977 Newbery Medal winner. In 1933 Mississippi, racist ''night men'' terrorize the Logans and their neighbors with acts of violence against black families. Young Cassie Logan must learn how to respond to the prejudice and injustice she experiences as she comes to realize the importance of the land to her family.Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key. Examines issues from a Christian perspective. Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may have to be removed.