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Song of the Trees

Mildred D. Taylor

Ages 8–12

68 pages · Released Jul 1, 1984

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This is a celebrated novella by Mildred D. Taylor, part of the Logan family series, that introduces young readers to themes of racial injustice and family resilience during the Great Depression. The story centers on a Black family's fight to protect their land and forest from exploitation by a white businessman, handling serious historical themes with age-appropriate language and emotional depth. While there are scenes of intimidation and tension reflecting real discrimination, the book emphasizes moral courage, unity, and standing up for what's right without graphic content.

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During the Depression, a rural black family deeply attached to the forest on their land tries to save it from being cut down by an unscrupulous white man. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. During the Depression, a rural black family deeply attached to the forest on their land tries to save it from being cut down by an unscrupulous white man. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Depressions
  • Trees in fiction
  • Trees
  • Fiction
  • Depressions in fiction
  • 1000blackgirlbooks
  • Children's fiction
  • Trees, fiction
  • Depressions, fiction

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