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Mildred D. Taylor

Song of the Trees

Part of "Logans" series

"Song of the Trees" by Mildred D. Taylor is a powerful and moving novel that explores the lives of an African-American family living in the rural South during the early 20th century. The book is a prequel to Taylor's acclaimed novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" and provides valuable context and background information about the Logan family. The story is told from the perspective of nine-year-old Cassie Logan, who lives with her parents and three older brothers on a farm in Mississippi. The Logans are proud and self-sufficient, but they are also poor and vulnerable to the whims of the white landowners who control the land and the local economy. The central conflict of the novel revolves around the efforts of the white landowners to clear-cut the forest that surrounds the Logan's farm. The trees have been in the Logan family for generations, and they represent a vital source of food, shelter, and income for the family. But the white landowners see the trees only as a source of profit, and they are determined to cut them down, regardless of the impact on the Logan family. Throughout the novel, Taylor explores themes of racism, poverty, and the struggle for justice and equality. The Logans are proud and resilient, but they are also painfully aware of their vulnerability in a society that is stacked against them. They face discrimination and prejudice at every turn, but they never give up the fight for their rights and their dignity. "Song of the Trees" is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that will resonate with readers of all ages. Taylor's vivid and evocative prose brings the world of the Logans to life, and her nuanced and complex characters will stay with readers long after they have finished the book. This is a powerful and important story that deserves a place on every bookshelf...