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Red by Gleeson, Libby is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Red about?

A gripping mystery unfolds in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone that leaves a young girl unable to remember her name or where she comes from ... Vivid, compelling writing from popular, multi-award winning author Libby Gleeson. Mud. In her mouth, her nose and her eyes. Mud in her hair and caked on her neck and her arms. Mud filling her shoes and seeping through the thin cotton weave of her trousers. She lay sprawled on her side, a garbled, barely distinct sound coming from her: jaymartinjaymartin . Her world was mud and pain. 'What's your name?' A boy was sitting on a kitchen table floating in a muddy pool. At his feet was a child's doll, the head lolling to one side. 'jaymartinjaymartin' she repeated mechanically. He stepped forward and slapped her hard across the face. 'Shut up that stupid talk.' Red can't remember the cyclone. She can't remember anything - her name, where she lived, who her family might be. Her identity has been ripped away. Then...

Who reads Red?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Gleeson, Libby
Publisher
Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd
Published
2012
Language
EN
Category
work of fiction

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