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The Parker Inheritance

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Inheritance hunt uncovers buried injustice.

The Parker Inheritance is perfect for middle-grade readers who love mystery and adventure. This book features a unique storyline that uncovers the buried injustice committed against an African American family in Lambert, which is both eye-opening and captivating. The main character, Candice, along with her friend Brandon, embark on a journey to solve the mystery of the buried treasure, which ultimately leads to a greater cause beyond just finding riches. This book is highly recommended for those who enjoy solving puzzles and uncovering hidden secrets.

  • Odyssey Award Nominee (2019)
  • Coretta Scott King Book Award Nominee for Author (2019)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction & Poetry (2018)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Parker Inheritance

by Varian Johnson   |  Ages 10+
Regular price RM29.34 MYR Now RM14.48 MYR Save 51%
Unit price
per
Compare to estimated retail price: RM55.27 MYR  
ISBN: 9780545952781
Authors: Varian Johnson
Date of Publication: 2019-06-25
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.19
(rated by 8272 readers)

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A Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor winner * Four Starred Reviews * Over Ten Best-of-Year Lists"Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows of the past with such ambition that any reader with a taste for mystery will appreciate the puzzle Candice and Brandon must solve." -- The New York Times Book Review A Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor winner! "Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows of the past with such ambition that any reader with a taste for mystery will appreciate the puzzle Candice and Brandon must solve." -- The New York Times Book Review When Candice finds a letter in an old attic in Lambert, South Carolina, she isn't sure she should read it. It's addressed to her grandmother, who left the town in shame. But the letter describes a young woman. An injustice that happened decades ago. A mystery enfolding its writer. And the fortune that awaits the person who solves the puzzle.So with the help of Brandon, the quiet boy across the street, she begins to decipher the clues. The challenge will lead them deep into Lambert's history, full of ugly deeds, forgotten heroes, and one great love; and deeper into their own families, with their own unspoken secrets. Can they find the fortune and fulfill the letter's promise before the answers slip into the past yet again?Featuring exclusive bonus content!
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Inheritance hunt uncovers buried injustice.

The Parker Inheritance is perfect for middle-grade readers who love mystery and adventure. This book features a unique storyline that uncovers the buried injustice committed against an African American family in Lambert, which is both eye-opening and captivating. The main character, Candice, along with her friend Brandon, embark on a journey to solve the mystery of the buried treasure, which ultimately leads to a greater cause beyond just finding riches. This book is highly recommended for those who enjoy solving puzzles and uncovering hidden secrets.

  • Odyssey Award Nominee (2019)
  • Coretta Scott King Book Award Nominee for Author (2019)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Fiction & Poetry (2018)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.