"Roll of thunder: Hear my cry" focuses on one of these families. ... The book reflects this as one section reads: ""This folks so bad in here. ... I"d sell my life for that gun Ain't s"pose to hunt with. ... A book report inside on the rare text books read: " Chronological Issue Condition Race of Student 1 NEW White 6 GOOD White 12 VERY POOR nirgro " Once the books had reached a "very poor" condition, they were eventually donated. ... Then, totally dismayed by what had just happened, he buried his face in his hands and cried" Cries such as "Nigger! ...

• Word Count: 824
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School