Varian Johnson, Author
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Johnson, Varian. 2018. THE PARKER INHERITANCE. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books. ISBN 9780545946171.
2. PLOT SUMMARY
The Parker Inheritance follows Candice Miller as she uncovers clues that are left in an old letter in Lambert, South Carolina. With her friend Brandon, she investigates a mystery that has been open for ten years and is connected to segregation, racism, and family history. As they navigate the puzzle that is this mystery, they discover how the past continues to influence the present.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Johnson intertwined a present-day mystery with the historical events surrounding segregation and explored the themes of justice, racism, and friendships. It encourages the reader to reflect on the past and see how they continue to influence the present and the future. He wrote this novel with an engaging and suspenseful writing style that allows the reader to use clues and puzzles while uncovering historical information.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
School Library Journal- “This book requires a dedicated, steady read without interruptions.”
5. CONNECTIONS
- Students can research and analyze local and national historical events and discuss how they influenced the communities around them and how those communities preserve the history.
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– Schmidt, Gary D. THE WEDNESDAY WARS
– Vawter, Vince. PAPERBOY
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