The Silver Guitar

The Silver Guitar is a Historical Character Mystery that is part of Julie's books.

Characters

From the Central Series

• Julie Albright
• Tracy Albright
• Joyce Albright
• T. J.
• Joy Jenner
• Mrs. Duncan
• Carla Warner

Introduced

• Eleanor Vernon
• Reginald Vernon
• Jasper
• Louisa Knight
• Mrs. Buzbee
• Harold and Patricia Ogilvie
• Mr. Hammond
• Gary
• Matt Atkinson
• Tullie
• Mrs. Wagner

Chapter By Chapter Summary

Looking Back

Discusses benefit concerts and volunteer efforts in the 1970s. Topics covered:

• The music industry of the 1960s and 1970s and the value of rock memorabilia among dead musicians
• Auctions and fundraisers for charity and social awareness, such as the SNACK concert promoted by Bill Graham to raise money for public school sports programs
• The 1970 Amchitka concert, which was held to raise funds and awareness of environmental damage in Alaska due to the testing of nuclear weapons
• The creation of Greenpeace, following the Amchitka concert and the protest for environmental protection at Alaska
• Growing realization of human activity and impact on the environment, leading to the creation of Earth Day on April 20, 1970
• The collision of the Oregon Standard and the Arizona Standard oil tankers on January 19, 1971, near the Golden Gate Bridge and the resultant oil spill
• Various ways people helped in the 1971 oil spill, from patrolling beaches to rehabilitating birds and wildlife affected by the spill

Trivia

• Julie's Calico Outfit is mentioned in the second chapter of the book.