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The Well : David's Story (Logan Family Saga, 2) Paperback – September 1, 1998

by Mildred D. Taylor (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 305 ratings
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Another powerful story in the Logan Family Saga and companion to Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

For David Logan, a time of distress means taking the higher road. 

During a drought, the Logan family shares their well water with their neighbors, black and white alike. But David’s brother Hammer finds it hard to share with Charlie Simms, who torments them because they are black. Hammer’s pride and Charlie’s meanness are a dangerous combination, and tensions between the boys build and build—until they explode.
 

 * “A compelling novel about prejudice and the saving power of human dignity."—School Library Journal, starred review 
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  1. Reading age
    10 years and up
  2. Book 2 of 6
    Logans
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    760L
  7. Dimensions
    7.6 x 5 x 0.3 inches
  8. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  9. Publication date
    September 1, 1998
  10. ISBN-10
    0140386424
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0140386424
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Praising the fully developed characters, PW said that this prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry "skillfully delivers powerful messages about racism and moral fortitude." Ages 8-12.
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About the Author

Mildred D. Taylor is the author of nine novels including The Road to Memphis, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, The Land, The Well, and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Her books have won numerous awards, among them a Newbery Medal (for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry), four Coretta Scott King Awards, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Her book The Land was awarded the L.A. Times Book Prize and the PEN Award for Children's Literature. In 2003, Ms. Taylor was named the First Laureate of the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature. Ms. Taylor now devotes her time to her family, writing, and what she terms "the family ranch" in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (September 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140386424
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140386424
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 5 x 0.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Mildred D. Taylor

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Mildred DeLois Taylor (born September 13, 1943) is an African-American writer known for her works exploring the struggle faced by African-American families in the Deep South.

Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi but lived there only a short amount of time, then moved to Toledo, Ohio, where she spent most of her childhood. She now lives in Colorado with her daughter. She has expressed her views on the Great Depression as an economical crisis, as well as slavery.

Many of her works are based on stories of her family that she heard while growing up. She has stated that these anecdotes became very clear in her mind, and in fact, once she realized that adults talked about the past, "I began to visualize all the family who had once known the land, and I felt as if I knew them, too ..." Taylor has talked about how much history was in the stories; some stories took place during times of slavery and some post-slavery.

Taylor's most famous book is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. In 1977, the book won the Newbery Medal. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the middle book, chronologically, in the Logans series that also includes titles such as The Land, Song of the Trees, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, and The Road to Memphis. Her collective contributions to children's literature resulted in her being awarded the inaugural NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature in 2003.

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Reading Granny
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite book!
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Mildred Taylor's books are very special to me! And The Well probably is my favorite! My grandkids recently borrowed my copy of The Well, and I was afraid I might never see it again. I highly recommended it to them and hope they enjoy it, too. But I couldn't risk being with a copy to read, so just ordered another for myself at a great price!
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5.0 out of 5 stars much too short
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I was expecting more but it was still good. I just wanted more to the story the memories of David.
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Erica Love
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite story
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I had been looking for this book for many many years. Now I finally found it! I read this story when I was a child and it touched my heart deeply. Based on a true story, a must read! This is a series. Thank you to the sender for sending the book in a timely manner!
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Floretta O'brien
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
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A great story and one that continues to establish Ms. Taylor as an accurate historian and storyteller for this era. Her characters are well-developed, sometimes complex, but all with qualities that everyone can identify with. I highly recommend her books, especially for children or adults who are not familiar with this era in African-American history.
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Patti Parezo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy. Book was in excellent condition.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
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Book did not even look used.
Purchase was for teaching a student.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Books written by Mildred D. Taylor
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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I purchased this book for my grown daughter who started out reading "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" when she was 12. She says she don't remember reading "The Well".
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WRC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!
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Great story. I wish there was a longer version.
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S.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2016
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My son has read this book twice already and he is typically not one to pull out a book to read. I remember reading books by this author when I was a child. Very good stories.
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bluebird
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, thank you.
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