The Well

By Mildred D. Taylor

The Well - Mildred D. Taylor
  • Release Date: 1995-01-01
  • Genre: Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction
Score: 4
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From 24 Ratings

Description

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 

Reviews

  • The Well

    5
    By sofwaD66
    The well is the best and most interesting book ever it was for summer reading for my class. I started it fast so I could get it out of the way and it was so good I read it 3 times to really get slavery and sadness in my head. I am black to I now how it feels to be discriminated for the color of my skin. Anyway best book ever!