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Let the Circle Be Unbroken
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The Logan Family Saga: Book 3

Let the Circle Be Unbroken (1981) (edit title/settings)

by Mildred D. Taylor (Author) (edit contributors)

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The year is 1935. The young Logan family watches as their friend is charged with murder and tried by an all-white jury. "A profoundly affecting novel."--Publishers Weekly. Coretta Scott King Award.

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Cassie and her family live in Mississippi in the middle of the Great Depression. Her brother's ex-friend, T.J. is going on trial, for a crime he claims to have not committed. This is rare for a black boy in the south. Meanwhile, Cassie's big brother, Stacey, is growing up and changing before... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cassie and her family live in Mississippi in the middle of the Great Depression. Her brother's ex-friend, T.J. is going on trial, for a crime he claims to have not committed. This is rare for a black boy in the south. Meanwhile, Cassie's big brother, Stacey, is growing up and changing before her eyes. Her family is also having financial problems. Cotton, the main crop that they grow is not worth as much as it used to be. Cassie's biracial cousin, Suzella comes to visit and Cassie is very jealous. Throughout the story, racism and struggles, threaten to tear the family apart, but the Logans, are determined to "let the circle be unbroken".

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Cassie: The main character of the story. Sister of Stacey, Little Man, and Christopher John.
  • Stacey: Cassie's brother.
  • Little Man: Younger of the 4 kids. Despises having is clothes dirty or being dirty
  • Christopher John: Likes things neat and orderly. The second youngest of the 4 kids.
  • Suzella: The half white, half black cousin of the Logans. Comes to visit and causes trouble in the book.
  • Moe Turner: Add a description of this character.
  • Luke Hammond ( Uncle Hammer): Uncle Hammer is David Logan's older brother who lives in Chicago and comes down every Christmas and sometimes more often to see the Family. He is a bit hot-headed because is you insult him he gets angry and quickly and wrecklessly does something to help. He has a big build and is a very respectible man
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  • “"'I done come home...and it's the very best place to be.'"”
    Stacey

First Sentence edit see section history

"Ain't that Worldell?"

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 4 in The Logan Family Saga. (standard series)

Preceded by Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, and followed by The Road to Memphis.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Mildred D. Taylor (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Dial
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Publication Date: 1981
ISBN: 0803747489
Page Count: 400

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