Dreamland Burning is a historical fictional novel written by author Jennifer Latham and was first published by Little, Brown Young Readers US on 23 February 2017. Latham is the author of Scarlett Undercover and resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma, an area in which the book is based upon.
The book follows the adventures of seventeen-year-old Rowan Chase, as she uncovers the deadly secrets behind an old murder investigation. The death of Will Tillman, who lived during the time of the Jim Crow laws, is discussed in depth, with light being shed on the Tulsa race riots and the true historical events that occurred at the time.
The book has been well received with Booklist stating that “this fast-paced, tension-filled look at race, privilege, and violence in America... This timely story gives readers an unflinching look at the problem of racism, both past and present, while simultaneously offering the hope of overcoming that hatred.” Kirkus Reviews also stated “Latham presents a fast-paced historical novel brimming with unsparing detail and unshakeable truths about a shameful chapter in American history.”
