![]() ![]() In less than a hundred pages, Taylor portrays racism with not just honesty but intimacy, layering her depiction with the stories of Ma Rachel and David's father in addition to David's own experience. The Well is exactly what I would expect from a short novel by this author. Her characters are real people, struggling against their inner selves as well as one another, making mistakes and making me root for them to grow strong and true. She writes with a sort of effortless assurance, a quiet wisdom that doesn't try to be profound it simply is. Taylor's voice not only captures the spirit of her young protagonist but also crafts some lovely prose. I consider Roll of Thunder to be one of the best middle-grade books ever. ![]() ![]() The Logans are willing to share water with black and white alike, but their generosity isn't appreciated by everyone. It's 1910 in Mississippi, a summer of drought, and the well on the Logans' land is the only one that hasn't run dry. In this short novel, David is ten years old and his brother Hammer is fourteen. Those who have read will recognize David Logan as the father of Cassie and her brothers. ![]()
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