The Parker Inheritance

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-11

Chapters 12-16

Chapters 17-20

Chapters 21-24

Chapters 25-27

Chapters 28-30

Chapters 31-34

Chapters 35-39

Chapters 40-45

Chapters 46-52

Character Analysis

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Candice and Brandon’s friendship begins and changes over the course of the novel. Analyze the ways that their friendship evolves over time using specific evidence from The Parker Inheritance.

The Parker Inheritance follows a semi-chronological order with some interspersed historical perspectives. How does this structure influence the overall impact of the novel? Provide specific examples.

A critical theme of the novel is people choosing to hide an aspect of their identity. Choose one character who keeps something secret and analyze their choice. Why do they hide this aspect of their identity and what does their decision accomplish?