Song of the trees

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Song of the Trees is a 1975 novella by author Mildred Taylor. It was the first of her highly acclaimed series of books about the Logan family. The novella follows the time Mr. Anderson tried to cut down the trees on the Logan family's land. The story revolves around Cassie Logan who tries to save the trees on her Big Ma's land. Even though Cassie's family needed some money, something told Cassie the trees were just as valuable.
Song of the Trees is followed by three sequels: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, The Road to Memphis, and a prequel, The Land.