Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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Poignant tale of resilience against racial injustice.
If you're drawn to stories that blend family sagas with hard-hitting social themes, "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" could resonate deeply with you. Set in the Deep South during the Depression era, it offers an unflinching look at the struggles of a Black farming family against prejudice and adversity. This book is not just a read; it's an experience, immersing you in its rich, historical setting and the powerful dynamics of a close-knit family.
- Newbery Medal (1977)
- Buxtehuder Bulle (1984)
- George C. Stone Center for Children's Books Recognition of Merit Award (1991)
- Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee (1977)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Fiction (2001)
- Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1978)
- Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor (1977)
- Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (1979)
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction (1977)
- California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (1980)
- National Book Award Finalist for Children's Literature (1977)
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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Book Condition Guide
Books in Like New Condition
This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Good Condition
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Well Read Condition
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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Poignant tale of resilience against racial injustice.
If you're drawn to stories that blend family sagas with hard-hitting social themes, "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" could resonate deeply with you. Set in the Deep South during the Depression era, it offers an unflinching look at the struggles of a Black farming family against prejudice and adversity. This book is not just a read; it's an experience, immersing you in its rich, historical setting and the powerful dynamics of a close-knit family.
- Newbery Medal (1977)
- Buxtehuder Bulle (1984)
- George C. Stone Center for Children's Books Recognition of Merit Award (1991)
- Jane Addams Children's Book Award Nominee (1977)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Fiction (2001)
- Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1978)
- Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor (1977)
- Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (1979)
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction (1977)
- California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (1980)
- National Book Award Finalist for Children's Literature (1977)