The Land
The Land by Mildred D. Taylor is a reprint edition published by Penguin on April 12, 2016, featuring 416 pages in English. This book serves as a companion to Taylor’s acclaimed work, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, and follows the journey of Paul-Edward Logan, the son of a prosperous landowner and a former slave. Set in post-Civil War Georgia, the narrative explores Paul-Edward’s struggles with identity and acceptance as he navigates a world where he faces discrimination from both Black and white communities due to his mixed heritage.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family, belonging, and the quest for land, which is central to Paul-Edward’s aspirations. As he embarks on his journey at the age of fourteen, the story delves into the complexities of his relationships and the societal challenges he encounters. The book highlights the multigenerational aspects of the Logan family and presents a vivid portrayal of life in the United States during this tumultuous period. With its engaging narrative, The Land offers insights into the historical context and personal struggles that define Paul-Edward’s character.
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A stunning repackage of a companion to Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson!
The son of a prosperous landowner and a former slave, Paul-Edward Logan is unlike any other boy he knows. His white father has acknowledged him and raised him openly-something unusual in post-Civil War Georgia. But as he grows into a man he learns that life for someone like him is not easy. Black people distrust him because he looks white. White people discriminate against him when they learn of his black heritage. Even within his own family he faces betrayal and degradation. So at the age of fourteen, he sets out toward the only dream he has ever had: to find land every bit as good as his father’s, and make it his own. Once again inspired by her own history, Ms. Taylor brings truth and power to the newest addition to the award-winning Logan family stories.
* “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
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