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Song of the Trees (Logans #3)
With the depression bearing down on her family and food in short supply, Cassie Logan isn't sure where her next meal will come from. But there is one thing that she knows will always be there-the whispering trees outside her window. Cassie's trees are a steady source of comfort to her, but they also happen to be worth a lot of money. When Mr. Andersen tries to force Big Ma...more
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
May 26th 2003
by Puffin
(first published 1975)
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Sometimes I think I am a difficult book reviewer to please. One minute, I fault an author for leaving too many loose ends. The next minute, I fault an author for tying together too many of those loose ends. Yet the longer I review books, the more I feel that writing a good book is like catching lightning in a bottle. Song of the Trees by Mildred Taylor is an excellent example of a story that could have been composed wrongly in so many ways. It is the sign of a truly talented author that Mildred...more
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Big Ma && Her Family Is Going Threw A Hard Time Since Papa Is Away At Work trying Make Sum Money For His Family . Big Ma && Her Family Get Food From The Trees In The Forest Like Berries && All Kind Of Vegetables . So One Day There Is This White Men Named Mr. Anderson && He Want To Cut Down The Trees In The Forest && Mama Do Not Want Them To Cause She Know The Trees Mean Something To Her Kids.So Mr. Anderson Had Said If You Don't Want Me To Cut Down The Tre...more
The book “songs of the trees” talks about the indiscriminate development of environment. Cassie, main character, and her family are so poor that they always concern meals. Although she is in such environment, she becomes comfort with songs of the trees. However, white people who come from city try to cut off priceless trees to her with cost for the development. Finally, Mr. Anderson, one of white people, forces her grandmother to sell the trees while mentioning the harsh situation of the Cassie’...more
This book is a highly auspicious beginning to the incomparable (and still continued!) legendary saga of the Logan family. Mildred D. Taylor coaxes forth a lot of resonant feeling in these spare pages, writing with an elegance that belies her literary skill. I have found that while many people have read "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry", very few have also gone through this book that came first, and they are unaware that some events hinted at in the pages of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" actually...more
Though this book is short. I think it's a good book because it talks about the differences of two different races and how they settle arguments even though it's not a very pleasing conclusion. I am still mixed up about what gender Stacey is because I know Stacey as a name for girls not boys. Also, I can't believe that this story is based from a story that happened to the author's father. I learned that you should always stand up for what you believe in even if the consequences will hurt you.
A great "save the trees" message to read during earth month. A short story about a black family who owns their own property with a stand of trees. Father is away earning money for his family, while a white man forces Big Ma to take money in exchange for the trees. The children are horrified when the trees start coming down. Father returns in time to save some of the trees!
VERY short book-- of all the books I have read by Taylor so far this was the least impressive. Plotline is simple and I found it not developed enough to really have the major impact emotionally-- characters also had no time to be developed. If this was my first Taylor read I would not be compelled to read more.
This is a heart warming story about a little black girl who did not want a white man to cut down all the trees on her property. This book is written when blacks were still seperated from whites. Will she make a difference for blacks everywhere?
I really liked this book because right away I dove right into it. The book is very descriptive which is probably why I really enjoyed reading the book. I would definitively recommend this book to others.
I liked this book very much. It touched upon very adult topics like racism and illness. I would not recommend for this book to be in a lower level elementary classroom because of its maturity and length; however, it should definitely be considered for an upper level classroom. I especially liked this book because of its message
Read this book in approximately 2003, while in high school. I really liked it as a high school student and came across the book at a local book store and bought it.
I actually read this book a while ago in my English class...It's kind of sad seeing how black families were treated back during the depression.
Not as well written as Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry, but a very good story. I may have given it 4 stars if it had just been longer.
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Mildred Taylor does a fantastic job writing about one experience for the Logan family dealing with prejudices.
Casey loves the trees by her house, but then is told they will be cut down. Her mother needs the money for medicine. Casey will do anything to save those trees. Can she do it?
Very short novel good for story grammar review for kids who can handle a little episode embedding.
I think I like this book because it reminds me of when the black people where salves
the authour, Mildred D. Taylor, writes good but sad books about segragation in the south.
It had a weird plot and was different from Roll of Thungder Hear my cry.
My only problem is that the book only has 48 pages.
Not Taylor's best work.
Good book
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People who have read Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry
This was good almost as good as Roll of Thunder hear my Cry. If you read Roll of Thunder hear my cry read this book.
Loved this book, teached you about history.
My teacher recommened this book to me in 7th grade, I really liked it even though it took me awhile to get through. I really want to read the other books in this series, I only read Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry. So if you like these books then read the rest of the series.
Loved this book, teached you about history.
My teacher recommened this book to me in 7th grade, I really liked it even though it took me awhile to get through. I really want to read the other books in this series, I only read Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry. So if you like these books then read the rest of the series.
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Cassie and her three brothers try to stop the white men from chopping down all their trees. This is a scary, heartwarming story. I hated the white guys, and I loved the black Father who turned out to be a hero. This book shows what times were like in America at one time, and is good for breaking down or preventing racial prejudices.
I had to present an oral book report on this novel sans notes in front of my 3rd grade class. I froze and forgot what to say. And there you have one of the worst school experiences of my life.
this is a beautiful book with wonderful symbolism. this is a fantastic piece. i think it will be phenomenal to use in the classroom.
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Mildred Delois Taylor is a famous author, known for her children's fiction books.
She did not stay in Jackson long; the racial discrimination in the South influenced the belief of her father, Wilbert Taylor, that better opportunities awaited his family in more northern states. Thus, after her first three months of life, her family moved to Ohio after her father established a factory in Toledo, Ohio...more
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She did not stay in Jackson long; the racial discrimination in the South influenced the belief of her father, Wilbert Taylor, that better opportunities awaited his family in more northern states. Thus, after her first three months of life, her family moved to Ohio after her father established a factory in Toledo, Ohio...more
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