Red Rider’s Hood
Red Rider’s Hood by Neal Shusterman, published by National Geographic Books on August 3, 2006, is a young adult fiction that reimagines the classic fairy tale “Red Riding Hood” within a dystopian urban setting. This edition spans 192 pages and presents a narrative centered around a boy named Red, known for his striking blood-colored Mustang. As he navigates a city plagued by gang violence, Red confronts the Wolves after they rob his grandmother, leading him to infiltrate their ranks to uncover their weaknesses.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of loyalty and morality as Red grapples with his choices amid the chaos of gang life. The story delves into themes of identity and survival, set against a backdrop of city and town life. With its inventive twists and fast-paced plot, this urban thriller invites readers to ponder the fine line between good and evil as Red faces a pivotal decision under the full moon.
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In this second entry in Neal Shusterman’s Dark Fusion series, he twists the familiar fairy tale “Red Riding Hood” into a brooding story about a city plagued by gangs. Red, a boy famous for cruising around in a bloodcolored Mustang, takes on the Wolves after they rob his grandmother. He decides to beat them by joining them, to learn their weaknesses. After a while, however, he finds himself drawn to the pack. At the next full moon, will Red take up their murderous ways, or will he take them down? Ingenious twists and turns come fast and furious in this urban thriller.
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