Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 9, 2016

Review

Red is the granddaughter of the Witch of the Woods. When Red's grandmother becomes ill, Red goes on an adventure to find a cure. She meets up with Goldie who is a bit too exuberant at times for Red. They encounter pixies, dwarves, bears, bees, etc. Like the original story the Huntsman and the Wolf play important roles, but not as expected. This is the third book by Shurtliff. Readers will recognize some of the characters from previous books since they are from familiar fairy tales. This delightful story has many twists and turns. The author has created characters that are original and interesting. I highly recommend this well written novel for anyone interested in a different and more in-depth version of a familiar fairy tale.

Overall Book Score: very good