Mildred D Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi, USA in September, 1943. Taylor writes about the lives of African-Americans, but mostly she writes about her own experiences and about the stories she has heard. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is Taylor's most well-known book and she won the prestigious award, The Newbery Medal in 1977 with it.
Book Review:Cassie is just a kid. Her father is very protective of their farm. Cassie can see that there is trouble brewing and she is about to grow up quickly.
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