Seeing Red - Softcover

A totally convincing immersive read. --Achuka

This is a story about coping with grief, learning to respect differences, hitting back at bullies and fighting the evils of racism... A thoughtful, emotional and inspiring story. --Lancashire Evening Post

A high-octane read with some unforgettable personalities. --Independent on Sunday

This is a powerfully moving story, very disturbing in parts but generally uplifting, showing good and bad aspects of human nature. It is full of twists and turns that will keep you gripped to the end. --Primary Times

This is one of those rare books that pull the reader straight into a masterpiece of writing. --The Irish Examiner

Seeing Red works on more than one level. It is a coming of age story. It is also an historical novel which accurately depicts the issues of the time... the powerful story, lively cast of characters and historical details draw you in. --The School Librarian

Life will never be the same for Red Porter. He's a kid growing up around black car grease, white fence paint, and the backward attitudes of the folks who live in his hometown: Stony Gap, Virginia. And when Red's daddy dies, he's left with his younger brother, his mama, and some hard decisions. With their money dwindling, Red does everything he can to keep the family business - a gas station, repair shop and convenience store - afloat. But when he uncovers some of the racial injustices that have been happening in Stony Gap since before he was born, Red is faced with unsettling questions about the legacy behind his family's shop, and everything he's fighting for...And through his friendships with some unlikely characters, Red starts to see there's a whole lot more than car motors and rusty fenders that need fixing in his world. This is a new title from American National Book Award-winning author, Kathy Erskine (Mockingbird). This is a thought-provoking historical fiction tackling the important themes of race and responsibility in 70s America, but with elements that resonate on a wider scale. It has strong appeal for book clubs.