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A powerful, emotional look at the lives of the Logan family: a Black family in rural 1930s Mississippi. The story is told from the point of view of Cassie Logan, a 9 year old girl who balks against the unfairness they face and who struggles, often unsuccessfully, to hold her tongue. She tells it like it is, even when it gets her into trouble. (She's amazing!)

The author doesn't flinch from the brutal reality of the racist white folks in the area. My heart was racing at one point, I was so worried about the safety of the Logans. The white people were so awful. It's a shame how much that hasn't changed in 90 years.

This is a middle grade book that a person of any age would benefit from reading. I listened to the audio, and I thought Lynne Thigpen did a marvelous job of narrating.

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adventurous funny inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

i’m glad i finished this book and i think it’s a really important one for people to read but i was never super invested. i read this for class so that definitely influences my experience.

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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challenging emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Great, important story, but this was clearly a YA/children's book

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.75

A beautiful book, about a warm and caring family in 1930s South USA. The story is about the Logan family living through racial injustice, it's full of harsh moments and truths, but also laughter, care, and remembering the past.

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