About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is ready to grapple with the complexities of justice, the harsh realities of American history, and the strength found in family during systemic hardship. As the sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, this novel follows the Logan family through the Great Depression in Mississippi. It explores the deep emotional weight of living in a society where the law does not protect everyone equally, while emphasizing the resilience required to keep a family whole. Through the eyes of young Cassie Logan, readers witness a community navigating poverty, racial violence, and the loss of innocence. The story covers intense themes including the wrongful conviction of a friend and the dangerous risks taken by older siblings to help the family survive. It is a profound, realistic look at the 1930s that serves as a bridge for conversations about empathy, heritage, and the courage it takes to stand up for what is right in a world that feels stacked against you.
