The Land Audiobook

" I pretty much love everything Mildred D. Taylor has written and The Land is no exception. She does an incredible job of presenting young readers (fifth grade and up, I would recommend for this book; older if one is concerned about the use of the "N-word") with historic topics and events that may otherwise be overlooked. Paul-Edward, the main character of this book and grandfather to the Logan children of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, is the son of a former slave and her white master. The Land revolves around his conflicted emotions when it comes to his birth family, both the white and black sides, and how he comes to terms with his own identity in the Reconstruction-era South. "

" This book was one of my favorites! This book talks alot about the struggles black people faced even after they were given there freedom. My favorite character is a black boy named Mitchel, I like him because has a stronge sense of self value. He realizes taht just because he is black doesn't make him worth less. "

" The story of Paul, who leaves his white father's land and Black mother's home to find make his own way in the post-Civil War south as a mixed young man. His dream is to own land as beautiful as his father's. Prequel to the Logan family stories (Roll of Thunder et al) "

" Wonderful book. All young adults should have to read this series. Its a bit of American history. I can't wait to get to book 2, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry. "

" easy read, but a great story really pull you back in time "

" This book is a must read for everyone. Exceptional author who teaches us the power of faith & family. Never read her stories as a child, but I was fortunate to read them as an adult. Well worth the time. I wish that I could tell my family's history with the same talented flair that Ms. Taylor has. "

" So enjoyable and well narrated. "

" Mildred Taylor is a master storyteller, using true accounts from her own family to weave together moving stories for readers of all ages. "

" I read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, in middle school, and it really made an impression on me. So when I saw that she had written a prequel to it, I decided to read it. I really enjoyed it! "

" Prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Recommended for mature kids 12 and up --actually, quite appropriate for adults, as the protagonist, Paul-Edward Logan (Cassie Logan's grandfather) is an adult and deals with very adult issues throughout a good half of the novel. "

" I absolutely LOVED this Book. It was sad and happy and wonderfully written. "

" I love this book and have read it several times. Great historical fiction and a very, very good book besides. "

" Great novel to read with older kids. Deals with race in post civil war south. "

" I have a hard time imagining this type of mentality existed. I hurt for Paul but so glad he achived his goal but at such a price. "

" I like Taylor a whole bunch. Her stories come from her own family, and her stories are told with a tenderness and humor. Her books are a great way for kids to learn about racism and injustice. "

" This is a good book that I really liked. It deals with slaves and all so you might not like it. "

" Another amazing book by Mildred D. Taylor, this one chronicling the very beginning of the Logan family with the focus on Paul-Edward (Cassie's grandfather) as a boy and young man. An engaging read. "

" Who would think that i would be reading all these types of books ( these mildred taylor books) they are just so captivating and interesting that i just loved them soooo much! "

" I'm not usually a fan of prequels since they are usually a lose-lose scenario (readers might unfairly (?) compare them to the original and authors will sometimes recycle the same 'winning' ingredients to tell the story), but this is about as good as they can get. "

" I loved this book. It's hard not to love a book when you've got a really likable main character who has a single-minded goal and faces many obstacles to get to that goal. (So much cringing I did while listening to this!) "

" Read it when I was twelve, I still remember it to this day, one of my youth favorites "

" As a teacher, this book was a fantastic read-aloud and excellent for opening discussion about racism and racist language. The use of the "n" word is challenging and but also presents opportunities to discuss the role of language in discrimination and oppression. "

" The book started too slow for me but when I was in the chapter called "The Promise" that is where the book really became interesting "

" Wonderful book. All young adults should have to read this series. Its a bit of American history. I can't wait to get to book 2, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry. "

" Loved it! The detailed description took me there. "

" I didn't think I'd like it as much as I did. It was a very good book. I loved the characters. I'm ready to read "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" now. "

" This book was a little boring. "

" This is the PREQUEL to Mildred Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, so read this first. "

" I have a hard time imagining this type of mentality existed. I hurt for Paul but so glad he achived his goal but at such a price. "

" I read this quite a time ago but was a lovely story "