100 pages • 3 hours read
Jennifer LathamDreamland Burning
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Dreamland Burning, a young adult novel by Jennifer Latham, intertwines the lives of two mixed-race teens, Rowan Chase in the present day and William Tillman in 1921. Rowan's world shifts when she discovers a skeleton under her family's historic home, leading to revelations about the Tulsa race riot. Latham's novel explores the persistent impact of racial violence and the importance of confronting history to prevent repetition. The book contains detailed descriptions of racial violence and assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jennifer Latham's Dreamland Burning has been praised for its compelling dual narrative and historical depth, shedding light on the Tulsa Race Riot. Critics appreciate the well-developed characters and the seamless intertwining of past and present. However, some argue the plot's pacing slows occasionally. Overall, it's lauded for its educational and emotional impact.
Who Should Read Dreamland Burning?
Readers who enjoy The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas or To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee will be captivated by Jennifer Latham's Dreamland Burning. It's perfect for those who appreciate historical fiction intertwined with modern social justice themes, unraveling complex racial tensions through a dual-timeline narrative.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
890L