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Summary: The Land
Review: Mildred Taylor has written an outstanding novel. The Land is a prequal to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. It traces the life of Paul-Edward Logan. Paul-Edward is the son of prominent Edward Logan and his former slave, Deborah. This mix leaves Paul mostly unaccepted by the white community and the black community. Where does Paul fit in? The book recounts Paul's inner and outer struggles of growing up. It tells of his conflicts with family, friends and strangers. The novel is very well written and includes emotions by using the appropriate dialect that it allows the reader to become part of the story. I felt that I was there in the scenes as a bystander.
I think the novel is appropriate for a high school audience. The novel covers some very sensitive issues. Their maturity is needed to accept the struggles and prejuidices without becoming so angry and upset.
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Summary: The Land
Review: Mildred Taylor has written an outstanding novel. The Land is a prequal to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. It traces the life of Paul-Edward Logan. Paul-Edward is the son of prominent Edward Logan and his former slave, Deborah. This mix leaves Paul mostly unaccepted by the white community and the black community. Where does Paul fit in? The book recounts Paul's inner and outer struggles of growing up. It tells of his conflicts with family, friends and strangers. The novel is very well written and includes emotions by using the appropriate dialect that it allows the reader to become part of the story. I felt that I was there in the scenes as a bystander.
I think the novel is appropriate for a high school audience. The novel covers some very sensitive issues. Their maturity is needed to accept the struggles and prejuidices without becoming so angry and upset.
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Summary: Taylor Never Fails
Review: Paul-Edward Logan has a unique life situation in the late 1800s. Born on a southern plantation following the Civil War, his mother is black and Native American, yet his father is a white man. As a child, he is treated with almost the same care given to his white half-brothers, yet as he grows up he begins to learn the harshness and injustice of his world. But Paul is determined to make something of himself. He wants his own land, he wants his own destiny, and he wants things that many others of his race wouldn't even dream of. I was shocked with just how much I was impressed with this book! Throughout my life I have loved the powerful stories told in Taylor's "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" trilogy, yet often authors kind of fizzle after a couple of amazing books. But not here! I think one of the best things about Paul-Edward's story is how once again Taylor draws on family stories. Anyone who has read "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" will recall that Paul-Edward is the grandfather of the Logan children, and will find it even more fascinating to read his own story. Which brings me to another point-the fact that Taylor not only draws on family stories, but brings them so vividly and credibly to life makes her writing all the better. And the writing was indeed good. Paul's first-person narrative sounds intelligent and interesting, while still managing to sound realistic and fresh. He is a character full of pride and determination that makes him truly admirable. But the book never feels preachy, and the pride and strength that Taylor fashions into her stories never feels fake. "The Land" is a book that is at once a story of hope and a realistic portrait of the ugly racism that plagued our society at the time. Just as in her other books, the author deals with racism in a balanced, up front, and intelligent manner. I was so impressed with this latest from Mildred Taylor! The character-driven story is the perfect balance of timeless values and a compelling historical backdrop.
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Summary: Perseverance
Review: Perseverance. This book is filled with the hard work and dedication of one boy, Paul-Edward, the son of a white plantation owner and a black mother who was a slave on his daddy's plantation. Paul-Edward had one dream and that was to own land. However, as a young half-black man, this was to be no simple task. This book is very inspiring and touching. The dialect that Mildres Taylor uses creates a very realistic plot and believeable characters. It is easy to see in this book that Taylor tries to show actions that lead up to the Civil Rights movement. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a story filled with suspense, perseverance, and touching dedication.
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Summary: Bookchick adored this book!!!
Review: Reading The Land was like a visit with old friends. I had already met, or heard about, most of the characters from Mildred Taylor's earlier books, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, The Road to Memphis, Mississippi Bridge, & The Friendship. I savored every page like ice cream on a hot, summer day. I wanted so badly to read it, but I didn't want it to end. As a 6th grade reading teacher, I read tons of young adult books. This one is a must.
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Summary: wonderful!
Review: Taylor has done it again! I couldn't put this book down. This story explains how the Logan family came to be the owners of their land in Mississippi. It's the story of Paul Edward Logan, Caroline (whom we know better as Big Ma), and their faithful "friend" Mitchell Thomas. It begins with Paul Edward as a boy on his father's plantation in Georgia. The relationship between Paul's father and mother is one of confusion for Paul Edward. The story takes us on a journey across the south and through years of hard work and determination. The characters that we've come to know through Taylor's other books are "introduced" in this book. I was excited as I made connections between this story and the others. It's a touching story and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: a good book
Review: The book The Land was a great book a bout a boy named Paul Logan who was just trying to get by. he was th son of a white man and a black women. Paul was born with lighter skin so sometimes he could get away with things, but at other times they just treated him as if he were another one of the black people. Paul gets into a little bit of trouble along with his friend Mitchell. The boys end up becoming very close and helping each other out of achieving the goal of getting "the land." if you want to find out what happens, i recommend you read the book.
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Summary: The Land
Review: The Land by Mildred D. Taylor is a WONDERFUL book. It is the best book I have ever read. It is about a man, Paul Logan, and his life from childhood to adulthood. Paul has a hard life because he his half black and half white, meaning his dad white and his mom black. To make matters worse, it is right after the civil war. Paul has to learn that not all white men are going to treat him and be as fair to him as his white dad and brothers. This book has adventure, action, and suspense. It tells a GREAT story. I recommend this book to everybody!!!
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Summary: Magnificent
Review: THE LAND is a extremly superlative book. It has all the makings of an award winner. It has moments when your angry, sad, and when you want to laugh all while giving you a good story with a strong great meaning behind it read this book!!!
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Summary: The Land
Review: The Land is and outstanding book. It really gets you into the book. When you read it it is a though you care about the Characters. It also uses great detail on some of the scenes. At times the conflict is a little to much. The Family is basically divided into 2 sections. The black side and the white side. The father had 3 children with his wife, and 2 children with his slave. This book is very conpelling.
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