The Land
By Mildred D. Taylor
By Mildred D. Taylor
By Mildred D. Taylor
By Mildred D. Taylor
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
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$10.99
Apr 12, 2016 | ISBN 9781101997567 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
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Sep 01, 2001 | ISBN 9781440650840 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
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$10.99
Apr 12, 2016 | ISBN 9781101997567 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
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Sep 01, 2001 | ISBN 9781440650840 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
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Praise
* “Readers…will grab this and be astonished by its powerful story.”—Booklist, starred review
*”Taylor’s gift for combining history and storytelling is as evident here as in her other stories about the Logan family.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “Taylor boldly explores the throniest themes of interracial relations with honesty, insight, and sensitivity to the pain that is slavery’s legacy.”—BCCB, starred review
“A powerful coming-of-age story of a bewildered boy becoming a man beholden to no one.”—The Horn Book
“This historical novel brings this period of American history to life.”—School Library Journal
“The Land is a wonderful novel, telling a family story that will move and enrich its readers. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of what life in the South was like for African-Americans struggling to make their way in a society grounded upon prejudice.”—Children’s Literature
“Taylor uses stories from her own family’s past to create a fascinating and honest look at life’s struggles and joys for many African American families after the Civil War. Although this book will be a welcome addition to many middle and junior high school libraries, the fascinating, free-flowing tale will be received warmly by readers of all ages.”—VOYA