Cover of Suspect Red

Suspect Red

L. M. Elliott, photo research by Megan Behm, photos

Set during the Cold War, this work of fiction follows characters grappling with patriotism amid widespread suspicion and paranoia. Primary-source documents introduce each chapter, adding historical material to the characters’ experiences. The story also depicts prejudice, including derogatory language used by a coach in one chapter. An afterword and bibliography accompany this portrayal of a tense period shaped by fear, political suspicion, and questions of loyalty.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
760L
ATOS Book Level
5.09
AR Interest Level
MG+
AR Points
8
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
R
Themes
History · Identity · Racism And Prejudice · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
September 18, 2018
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781423159834
Language
English