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Thunder Rose
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, has Rose finally met her match?
Jerdine Nolen's wondrous tale and Kadir Nelson's outstanding illustrations bring to life this larger-than-life story about a resilient young girl who overcomes adversity even in the face of mother nature.
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, has Rose finally met her match?
Jerdine Nolen's wondrous tale and Kadir Nelson's outstanding illustrations bring to life this larger-than-life story about a resilient young girl who overcomes adversity even in the face of mother nature.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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February 14, 2021
Another original tall tale, written to fill in the gaps as our oldest creations have been all white men. I loved Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan when I was a kid, but especially I loved the chapters that included Lightfoot Sue and Babe the Blue Ox... those characters showed more diversity to me.
Rose is special not just because she's first-generation free Black, not just because she's a cowhand, not just because she works with metal, but because she uses her strength, courage, intelligence, and heart to solve the crises without violence, with the goals of increased harmony.
Bonus, the author uses fabulous vocabulary words. I remember reading William Steig when I was a child and just loving the opportunity to learn new words and ideas.
If you're a parent or other educator, this is a book to read to littles for the adventure and the glorious artwork, and to encourage older children to read additionally for themes and language.
Rose is special not just because she's first-generation free Black, not just because she's a cowhand, not just because she works with metal, but because she uses her strength, courage, intelligence, and heart to solve the crises without violence, with the goals of increased harmony.
Bonus, the author uses fabulous vocabulary words. I remember reading William Steig when I was a child and just loving the opportunity to learn new words and ideas.
If you're a parent or other educator, this is a book to read to littles for the adventure and the glorious artwork, and to encourage older children to read additionally for themes and language.
March 11, 2020
I hadn't explicitly voiced this to myself, although I should have: Tall Tales don't work for me.
Especially ones that are set contemporaneously.
I liked the illustrator's style, though.
(I learned of this book from a local exhibit on Coretta Scott King winners.)
Especially ones that are set contemporaneously.
I liked the illustrator's style, though.
(I learned of this book from a local exhibit on Coretta Scott King winners.)
February 1, 2010
Thunder Rose by Jerdine Nolen was a 2004 Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book. I gave this book four stars. This picture book is intended for readers from preschool through grade three. This imaginative book follows Thunder Rose, a strong and powerful yet sweet and caring little girl of the Old West. This magical tale tells of Thunder Rose’s magical powers from when she was just a baby and as she grew up. With song in her heart (from the loving lullabies of her family), Thunder Rose uses her powers to calm the roughest storms, tame the wildest animals, capture the most dangerous thieves, and bend and twist the most stubborn of metal wire. The beautiful illustrations of Thunder Rose on her wild adventures as well as the theme of free-spirit, determination, and child-like innocence and power will captivate any reader. The vivid setting of the Old West and detailed descriptions of Thunder Rose’s adventures make the reader feel as if they are right beside her, being filled with strength and power to go take on life’s hardest battles. The overall message is clear: if you fight with not only power and strength but with goodness in your heart, the biggest of feats can be accomplished. Just ask Thunder Rose.
January 29, 2012
Text Summary
On the stormy night she was born, this little baby girl grabbed hold of the lightning outside her window, wrapped it up into a little ball, and raised it just above her shoulders. The doctor said, “She’s going to grow up to be good and strong, all right.” She did that and more. Thunder Rose, as she came to be named, could bend and twist metal with her own two hands and lift a cow high above her head just for a drink of milk to “quench her hungry thirst.” She uses her strength for good, not evil, as she puts a stop to a thieving gang of desperadoes. But in the end, it will take all of her physical strength as well as inner strength for Thunder Rose to overcome her biggest obstacle yet.
Literary Merits
Jerdine Nolen constructs a character to root for in this tall tale set in the Old West. Thunder Rose is a hardworking, independent young girl who’s not afraid to speak her mind, but she’s also kind and gentle—a combination of characteristics that is well-matched by her name. She has an energetic spirit to her that readers can appreciate. Nolen’s use of Southern dialect and construction of the “Old West” setting creates an authentic and engaging reading experience as well: “The next morning, when the sun was high yellow in that billowy blue sky, Rose woke up hungry as a bear in spring, but not the least bit ornery.” Kadir Nelson’s vivid illustrations draw the reader into Thunder Rose’s world, allowing readers to imagine themselves as cowgirls and cowboys too.
Classroom Recommendations
Age level: K-3—Teachers can do a read-aloud with any age group, but especially for kindergarten and most first graders. There is quite a bit more text than some picture books and more sophisticated vocabulary (e.g. “ornery,” “cantankerous”, etc.), so as an independent read this text may be better suited for 2nd and 3rd graders. This book would fit nicely into a unit on folklore—possibly a unit including folktales from various cultures.
On the stormy night she was born, this little baby girl grabbed hold of the lightning outside her window, wrapped it up into a little ball, and raised it just above her shoulders. The doctor said, “She’s going to grow up to be good and strong, all right.” She did that and more. Thunder Rose, as she came to be named, could bend and twist metal with her own two hands and lift a cow high above her head just for a drink of milk to “quench her hungry thirst.” She uses her strength for good, not evil, as she puts a stop to a thieving gang of desperadoes. But in the end, it will take all of her physical strength as well as inner strength for Thunder Rose to overcome her biggest obstacle yet.
Literary Merits
Jerdine Nolen constructs a character to root for in this tall tale set in the Old West. Thunder Rose is a hardworking, independent young girl who’s not afraid to speak her mind, but she’s also kind and gentle—a combination of characteristics that is well-matched by her name. She has an energetic spirit to her that readers can appreciate. Nolen’s use of Southern dialect and construction of the “Old West” setting creates an authentic and engaging reading experience as well: “The next morning, when the sun was high yellow in that billowy blue sky, Rose woke up hungry as a bear in spring, but not the least bit ornery.” Kadir Nelson’s vivid illustrations draw the reader into Thunder Rose’s world, allowing readers to imagine themselves as cowgirls and cowboys too.
Classroom Recommendations
Age level: K-3—Teachers can do a read-aloud with any age group, but especially for kindergarten and most first graders. There is quite a bit more text than some picture books and more sophisticated vocabulary (e.g. “ornery,” “cantankerous”, etc.), so as an independent read this text may be better suited for 2nd and 3rd graders. This book would fit nicely into a unit on folklore—possibly a unit including folktales from various cultures.
July 8, 2012
Thunder Rose was born in the middle of a huge thunder and lightening storm. She wrapped the lightening into a ball and began to talk to her astonished parents. So overcome with love for their first free-born child, Rose’s parents began to sing a sweet, old melody that Rose captured and set at the bull’s-eye of her heart. The rest of Rose’s adventures, from stopping a herd of stampeding steer at the age of twelve to lassoing a cloud and stopping twin twisters, are no less amazing. Through it all Rose’s indomitable can-do spirit shines through it all like a simple sweet melody rising over the thunder and lightening of a storm.
In the tradition of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill, Nolen has created an original tall tale of equally epic proportions. In the author’s note Nolen states that she wanted to write a tall tale that come out of love and joy and celebrated the African-Americans who settled in the west after the Civil War.
The text of this Coretta Scott King Honor Book is best read aloud and includes exaggerated phrases, such as “Rose vaulted into the air and landed on the back of the biggest lead steer like he was a merry-go-round pony.” The vocabulary is large and colorful; when you read the book aloud take time to define words, like “irascible,” “riotous,” and “cataclysmic.” Nelson’s painterly style is perfectly suited to the story. The illustrations highlight the strong and spunky Rose in the foreground with miles of clear, blue sky and “paper-bag brown” prairie in the background.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
In the tradition of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill, Nolen has created an original tall tale of equally epic proportions. In the author’s note Nolen states that she wanted to write a tall tale that come out of love and joy and celebrated the African-Americans who settled in the west after the Civil War.
The text of this Coretta Scott King Honor Book is best read aloud and includes exaggerated phrases, such as “Rose vaulted into the air and landed on the back of the biggest lead steer like he was a merry-go-round pony.” The vocabulary is large and colorful; when you read the book aloud take time to define words, like “irascible,” “riotous,” and “cataclysmic.” Nelson’s painterly style is perfectly suited to the story. The illustrations highlight the strong and spunky Rose in the foreground with miles of clear, blue sky and “paper-bag brown” prairie in the background.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
February 10, 2016
What a strange story! If you like the idea of a baby being born with super powers, then this book is for you. Maybe it was just too rootin' tootin' western for me. Maybe it was overly verbose and thus not what I was expecting (using words such as queried, contemplations, and cataclysmic just doesn't sound young child friendly). I guess the reason doesn't totally matter, it just wasn't my cup of tea. For a story that's so unbelievable, the illustrations were quite realistic and just gorgeous!
December 17, 2018
Such a charming tall tale! I loved it.
February 5, 2018
"Thunder Rose" by Jerdine Nolan is a great tall tale about a African American girl that was born with ability to control thunder and lighting. She uses her powers for the good of her family by helping them with the farm. This book shows strength for African American girls and a book that can be really looked up to.The great meaning for this book is one of the main reason why I would teach this to younger grades like kindergarten and first grade. Just to show self-power and family, and to show how important that is at a young age. This book also comes with great illustrations throughout the whole book that keeps the reader engaged. It also has a good tall tale story because of being mostly factual compared to the girl having powers to control the storms. Would recommend this book to younger reads and teachers!
October 22, 2020
What a delightful, original contribution to the tall tale genre with a focus on the African-American settlers of the American "wild west" -- many of whom had been slaves in the South. As Nolen notes in her Author's Note, "It is a little-known part of American history, but as the Civil War came to an end, these bold, brave, and adventurous spirits heroically took the opportunity to set themselves down in those wide-open spaces to live free. I loved the focus on love and light, that "fortunate feeling" that dwells deep in Rose's heart. I also love Nelson's artwork (he is a favorite of mine, anyway, and they really shine here) and I could just frame that illustration of Rose snuggling up with the big longhorn she had calmed with a lullaby! :-)
Please also see Cheryl's excellent review for all the reasons this book shines.
Please also see Cheryl's excellent review for all the reasons this book shines.
March 6, 2025
Do you want a newer folklore story to read? This is the one. Although it is set in the Old West, it is still relatively modern. It follows the life of this little girl who was born incredibly smart, strong, and it seems as though she can control the weather. This book even breaks the typical gender norms of folklore and the men being the strong ones, with the little girl being the strong and powerful one. I think it is truly enlightening to see this story play out, and I think your student will too!
November 13, 2017
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Hello, friends! Today’s book is Thunder Rose, written by Jerdine Nolen and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, a phenomenal folktale about a little girl with the power of thunder and lightning.
Thunder Rose was born on a night so stormy that the thunder and lightning invited themselves in to witness the birth. Summoning the power of the storm to wear as her crown, Rose could speak from birth, and promptly thanked her parents for the gift of life, hinting that she was partial to the name Rose. Thunder Rose grows up good and strong, but is not content to do simply that: she also shows courage, dedication, and cleverness. Then, at the tender age of nine, while leading her first cattle drive (having just captured a band of cattle rustlers and leaving them trussed up for the police), Rose is faced with her greatest challenge yet: a storm so big that it rivals the one in her heart. Does Rose have what it takes to face down the tempest?
WOW. WOW WOW WOW. I cannot tell you how much we loved this book. The American folk tale style of storytelling, complete with Western vernacular, the incredible WOC protagonist who embodies not only bravery and strength but kindness and wit as well, the abundance of feminist themes and metaphors that shows that a fierce storm of power rages in every little girl. Even the resolution is amazing, showing that Rose uses the song in her heart to embrace Mother Nature’s might, rather than defeat it. Nelson’s art is as rich, exciting and gorgeous as always, and enhances every page. It’s a bit long for very little baby bookworms, but JJ was rapt, as was I. This is an incredible book, we both loved it, and we cannot recommend it enough. Baby Bookworm approved!
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March 27, 2012
I thought this book was very engaging and creatively written! The story of Thunder Rose is very unique and catches the attention I am sure of many readers. The story of Thunder Rose is a story of an 'underdog' showing her gifts- much like a super hero to me! I thought the illustrations were absolutely beautiful in full-out bright colors and the characters drawn and designed are very realistic. I think that this story could be used as a great tool in the classroom because it combines both ficiton with great, imaginative literature. Also, I believe it ties in much of historic roots into the story of Thunder Rose as well. I thin kthat students could hear this story and then possibly do a write-up on what they would do if they got a 'thunder touch', just like the young girl in this story. Here, students could write in first person as they analyze the qualities and language used by Harold (including the illustrations so wonderfully expressed by Nelson) to create their own short essay, artistic collage, or even a poem! Although this book has more rugged, realisitic pictures of people and places with ficitional events, I think that students could even look into the Geography of the United States through this book. This story is inventive, fun, and very beautiful in an energetic presentation for a classroom of students to benefit from .
February 4, 2013
This is an entertaining tall tale about a young girl named Thunder Rose. It reminded me a lot of similar tall tales we've read, like John Henry and Pecos Bill; and I was thrilled to find another tall tale about a woman, like Paula Bunyan.
The narrative is very exaggerated and entertaining and the colorful illustrations certainly help to depict just how strong and powerful Thunder Rose is. The story is humorous and dramatic and I appreciated that the author wanted to create a larger-than-life African American heroine.
I loved that the author used complex vocabulary words to enliven her story. Even though I would stop reading to ask questions about the words I thought our girls wouldn't recognize, it didn't detract from the story. And more often than not, they guessed what the words meant, based on the context of the story. We really enjoyed reading this book together.
The narrative is very exaggerated and entertaining and the colorful illustrations certainly help to depict just how strong and powerful Thunder Rose is. The story is humorous and dramatic and I appreciated that the author wanted to create a larger-than-life African American heroine.
I loved that the author used complex vocabulary words to enliven her story. Even though I would stop reading to ask questions about the words I thought our girls wouldn't recognize, it didn't detract from the story. And more often than not, they guessed what the words meant, based on the context of the story. We really enjoyed reading this book together.
October 27, 2012
'Thunder Rose', a children's fictional story written by Jerdine Nolen and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, tells of a little girl named Rose. The narrator tells us Rose being born and her amazing power of thunder and lightning coursing through her veins. The author uses language that is recognizable to the cultural group that is depicted in this text, as she is apart of this cultural group, and the illustrations are vivid and match the language used. However, the story is not very realistic. For example, the narrator tells how Rose was speaking from the time she was born, which is something that we know newborns can not do. Nonetheless, the story will be interesting to children because of this, and with its thick plot of how Rose gift of song and unique powers to save the day and help her community, children will definitely remain engaged in the story. This story could be used to teach students reading comprehension, as it is a pretty lengthy story with many words that would mostly benefit advanced and "middle" readers, and it could also strengthen their vocabulary.
January 22, 2013
Thunder Rose is the story about a girl, born into this world to be strong, different and defy all the barriers placed in front of her. At birth she rounded up thunder and placed it in a ball, shortly after she spoke, and in no time she was even feeding herself. Thunder Rose had no fears, and instead she seemed to go to trouble. If the.animals needed rain, she would grab a cloud with her iron rope and squeeze water out of it, if a tornado was approaching she could move the tornando as it nothing. Finally with her songs she could bring fourth thunder and lightning, so when thunder is heard you can hear her song.
The book had very good illustrations and I'd say its for a 7-9 year old child due to complexity in some of the paragraphs. But overall, it was a good easy book to read.
The book had very good illustrations and I'd say its for a 7-9 year old child due to complexity in some of the paragraphs. But overall, it was a good easy book to read.
September 4, 2019
I LOVED the idea of this book and the illustrations were absolutely phenomenal. But the writing was a deal-breaker. I was disappointed to have to work so hard to read a “tall-tale.” The author used such unnecessary, extravagant language (and a lot of it) to make it pretty syntactically disappointing.
May 28, 2013
Coretta Scott King illustration award winner. Suitable for readaloud for older children I think - will need a bit of attention span, it's a wordy book and has quite the vocab, but is entertaining, and the illustrations are great for reading aloud.
May 5, 2017
I enjoyed this tall tale about a spunky girl out west. It's nice to see a tall tale with a black heroine.
February 27, 2018
On a dark night of howling rain and booming thunder, Jackson and Millicent MacGruder welcome a new baby girl into their lives. Imagine their surprise when she sits up, thanks them for bringing her into the world, and informs them that she like the name Rose! Thunder Rose’s parent’s love her unconditionally, this is shown through their acceptance of her special talents. As the story progresses, it becomes obvious that this is a tall tale. This story is an example of how a nurtured child can grow and prosper. Thunder Rose showed how critical thinking and brainstorming can allow you to find a solution to a problem. Kadir Nelson illustrations are realistic, yet they emphasize the special abilities of Thunder Rose. The pictures show Thunder Rose’s strength and the admiration of her parents. The perspective of the drawings allows the reader to feel her strength. The blue sky and fluffy clouds give the pictures a feeling of the Old West. The pictures with the twisted iron gently placed on her shoulder, will raise curiosity in students. Students will wonder how she carried the heavy iron so easily. I think this book is a perfect introduction to folktales because it uses hyperboles throughout the whole story to help you understand how powerful Rose was. There’s a lot of imagery and similes in this story so it will be a fun read for any child. This extreme exaggerations allow students to stay interested in the story. Truly an good tall tale that I would recommend. Jerdine Nolen and Kadir Nelson have created a tall tale and a powerful new African American heroine that readers of all ages will enjoy.
March 6, 2018
On a dark night of howling rain and booming thunder, Jackson and Millicent MacGruder welcome a new baby girl into their lives. Imagine their surprise when she sits up, thanks them for bringing her into the world, and informs them that she like the name Rose! Thunder Rose’s parent’s love her unconditionally, this is shown through their acceptance of her special talents. As the story progresses, it becomes obvious that this is a tall tale. This story is an example of how a nurtured child can grow and prosper. Thunder Rose showed how critical thinking and brainstorming can allow you to find a solution to a problem. Kadir Nelson illustrations are realistic, yet they emphasize the special abilities of Thunder Rose. The pictures show Thunder Rose’s strength and the admiration of her parents. The perspective of the drawings allows the reader to feel her strength. The blue sky and fluffy clouds give the pictures a feeling of the Old West. The pictures with the twisted iron gently placed on her shoulder, will raise curiosity in students. Students will wonder how she carried the heavy iron so easily. I think this book is a perfect introduction to folktales because it uses hyperboles throughout the whole story to help you understand how powerful Rose was. There’s a lot of imagery and similes in this story so it will be a fun read for any child. This extreme exaggerations allow students to stay interested in the story. Truly an good tall tale that I would recommend. Jerdine Nolen and Kadir Nelson have created a tall tale and a powerful new African American heroine that readers of all ages will enjoy.
November 3, 2022
Thunder Rose is adorable! It is quite impossible to read this vocabulary-rich story without a little Texas twang or Southern draw! I dare you to try! I could not. This story opens up with a birth like no other of a little girl who sat right up after exiting the womb, grabbed ahold of the lightening swirling about during the storm of her birth and politely requested of her parents to be named Rose. Thunder Rose, as her parents affectionately come to coin her presence, grows up in thunderous fashion, bending iron, picking up cows to drink milk straight from the udder, and taming the wildest beasts in the land with her melodic song kept in the center of her strong heart. Then one day, she seems to meet her match with a tornado that is spinning right toward her, but she triumphs over even that. This is a wonderful little story, but I was so impressed by the word choice, the vocabulary used within the text that made this story grow taller by the word count. Great resource for teachers to use to exemplify how word choice and vocabulary play a big part in conveying a story. I would highly recommend for a classroom library, and it is quite fun to read with a little fun southern twist of an accent...really enjoyed reading this book.
December 12, 2017
Headstrong heroine Thunder Rose came into this world wielding lightening and grit. This determined African American girl is born "free and easy" to her frontier parents, and is ready to be of use on the ranch from day one. Rose uses her unique and magnificent abilities to keep her loved ones out of sticky situations again and again. Displaying incredible strength, she is determined to be much more than that. But when a storm threatens her town, she will need more than sheer strength to lasso the situation. Jerdine Nelson's fun writing style shines in this tall tale with playful diction that hints at Rose's Old West heritage. Laced with the theme of female empowerment, Thunder Rose is a fast-paced story with vibrant illustrations that nod to the wide open skies of the frontier. It is most likely appropriate for ages 5-9, but can be enjoyed by all.
March 14, 2019
This book would fall in to the fantasy category. It’s a folk-tale about a young black girl named, Thunder Rose. Her parents knew when she was born that she was going to strong girl. Throughout her life, she lived up to her parents’ expectations. Though, she meets her match towards the end of the story. Thunder must fight off a major storm and rampage but she comes out on top.
This book is very different than most books that you read about young black girls. It views them from a different perspective, which was a cow girl role in this role. The author did a job keeping the story-line interesting and engaging. Plus, even though the main character is black, no negative stereotypes are portrayed. This book is a great way to provide representation for young readers without the use of loaded words and stereotypical situations.
This book is very different than most books that you read about young black girls. It views them from a different perspective, which was a cow girl role in this role. The author did a job keeping the story-line interesting and engaging. Plus, even though the main character is black, no negative stereotypes are portrayed. This book is a great way to provide representation for young readers without the use of loaded words and stereotypical situations.
March 16, 2021
Thunder Rose is the tall tale of a young girl who the reader can tell is unique from birth. The newborn is able to speak, and even tells her parents that she likes the name Rose. She has such an extreme thirst that she drinks milk straight from the cow's udders. She is able to twist steel, and comes to make barbed wire, which she originally named for the baby, Barbara. At one point, Thunder Rose lassos some clouds in an attempt to squeeze out rain. In rebellion, the clouds gather and swirl into a tornado that further splits in two. Rose ultimately tames the storm with her song of thunder and lightning.
April 24, 2018
The book starts in the prairie out west after the civil war. Thunder rose was born with great abilities causing her to almost be a superhero. Through her life, she uses her power and voice to make a difference. The illustrations were very detailed and kid-friendly. Lots of colors which brought the story to life. I wasn't a big fan of this book. I didn't find it a fun story and it is not a book that I would pick up again and that's why i gave it 2 stars.
September 27, 2018
This book is geared towards older students not so much kindergarten students, due to the length and the quality of the words in the book. The build up to the plot of the story was a bit slow and might lose the interest of some students but it is an interesting plot that depicts black cowboys in a way never seen in most books before. It is obviously fiction due to the way Thunder Rose solved certain problems but it's a cute way to explain how thunder and lightning occur.
August 15, 2020
I love that Thunder Rose is a strong female Black character. I also loved the illustrations (Kadir Nelson is amazing), although I wish it was more clearly shown what Cole looked like.
The actual story wasn’t my favorite. I’m not a huge Tall Tale fan so that could have been part of it but I just found the story wordy and not all that interesting. I’m also not a huge fan of the Wild West lingo so that could also have affected my feelings towards this book.
The actual story wasn’t my favorite. I’m not a huge Tall Tale fan so that could have been part of it but I just found the story wordy and not all that interesting. I’m also not a huge fan of the Wild West lingo so that could also have affected my feelings towards this book.
March 6, 2025
This would be a great book to read to young girls. I think they'll find Rose an inspiring character, and be intrigued in her journeys and capabilities. Not only is she powerful physically, but her mind is just as strong. I think its important to show young children of all ages that a lot can happen if you put your mind to it. I would definitely add this book to my shelf! It's exciting, easy to follow, and most importantly - fun!
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April 19, 2020Book is western and magical. This tale of Thunder Rose’s magical powers from when she was just a baby and as she grew up. With song in her heart (from the loving lullabies of her family), Thunder Rose uses her powers to calm the roughest storms, tame the wildest animals, capture the most dangerous thieves, and bend and twist the most stubborn of metal wire
May 19, 2021
The protagonist of this picture book is Thunder Rose, a strong and powerful African American girl from the Old West. The main plot of this fictional story book revolves around her ability to control thunder and lightning. The illustrations in the book are particularly appealing to me. The exceptional illustrations brought the scenes to life and added a sense of realism.
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