Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Why do you think Mildred Taylor chose to end the story right after the night of the lynch mob and the fire?

Why do you think Mildred Taylor chose to end the story right after the night of the lynch mob and the fire?

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I think it likely that she already had her sequel, Let the Circle be Unbroken, formulated in her mind. The fire made a memorable ending.... which left the reader wanting more.

i think the author wanted to lead the reader to wanting more.