Taylor, M. D. (1981). Let the circle be unbroken. New York: Penguin Group.
Let the Circle Be Unbroken is the third book in Mildred Taylor's series. The author allows the reader to grow with the characters during this historical period. Readers learn about the effects of discrimination, predjudice and hate. Readers also learn about family, hard work and determination.
Exposition: 1930's at the Logan farm in the rural South.
Conflict: Cassie is not happy about her cousin Suzella coming to live with them. Farm life is still difficult to manage between the sharecrppers and landowners.
Rising Action: Mrs. Lee Annie stands up for her right to vote. Suzella helps get Cassie out of trouble at school.
Climax: Families protest at the courthouse about being forced off the land. A bottle is thrown and a riot enses.
Falling Action: The Sheriff breaks up the riot.
Resolution: The families all move on and let the circle be unbroken.
*Coretta Scott King Award
Let the Circle Be Unbroken is the third book in Mildred Taylor's series. The author allows the reader to grow with the characters during this historical period. Readers learn about the effects of discrimination, predjudice and hate. Readers also learn about family, hard work and determination.
Exposition: 1930's at the Logan farm in the rural South.
Conflict: Cassie is not happy about her cousin Suzella coming to live with them. Farm life is still difficult to manage between the sharecrppers and landowners.
Rising Action: Mrs. Lee Annie stands up for her right to vote. Suzella helps get Cassie out of trouble at school.
Climax: Families protest at the courthouse about being forced off the land. A bottle is thrown and a riot enses.
Falling Action: The Sheriff breaks up the riot.
Resolution: The families all move on and let the circle be unbroken.
*Coretta Scott King Award
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