Thunder Rose

By Jerdine Nolen

Book Overview

Coretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose vows to grow up to be more than just big and strong, thank you very kindly--and boy, does she ever! But when a whirling storm on a riotous rampage threatens,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152164723
• ISBN13: 9780152164720
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Black girl fable of the west

Apparently, my mother read this to me when I was too small to remember. When I saw it again at my work's library, I was struck by. It has all the stuff I would have loved as a kid (black girl with magic powers as the main lead of her own fable) and had I remembered it, it would have been in the top ten of my childhood. I am so glad I bought it.

Great Fun!

I love this book! It's wonderful to see an African American AND a girl depicted as a tall-tale hero! The text is fun and very descriptive, even poetic. The illustrations are beautiful and convey the humor in the story. It might be a bit too text-heavy for very young,wiggly kids, but they'll love the story.

Amazing tale!

This book is stunning! The pictures remind me of Fredrick Remmington and the story is too funny! I say, Great Job!

Girls rule!

Everyone knows Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill.......now here comes a hero from literature's Tall Tales for the girls in your life. Thunder Rose is fun, funny and exhibits true "girl power".

Wonderfully Written, A Classic!

My son and I really enjoyed this book. We were lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this book a couple of years ago at a NCTE conference. My son took it to class for "Book Day" and all the students enjoyed it too. What makes this book unique is that this is a tall tale about a young African American girl. It's a lesson to all children that heroes/heroines come in all sizes and colors!!

Worth a second look

I disagree with E.Bird ... Thunder Rose is a gem! The story rises, falls and builds lyrically when read aloud to a young one (I think that actually reading the story out loud makes the difference). The strength of lightning and thunder in this young African-American cowgirl is inspiring, as are the illustrations. An excellent tall tale!