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Red Scare: A Graphic Novel

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Red Scare: A Graphic Novel by Liam Francis Walsh is a thrilling adventure set in the 1950s, following a young girl named Peggy who is eager to discover the secrets hidden during the height of Cold War tension. As she grapples with her family's challenges and mysterious occurrences in her neighbourhood, Peggy becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and must rely on her wit and courage to navigate her way through the unfolding mysteries. The book combines elements of historical drama with a touch of fantasy, making for an engaging read for children.
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You might like this book if you're interested in a thrilling children's tale set during the Cold War, filled with espionage and adventure. With captivating illustrations and an engaging plot, it draws young readers into its rich, historical atmosphere.

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A page-turning sci-fi adventure set in 1953, featuring a clever girl who, against all odds, must outsmart bullies, the FBI, and alien invaders during the height of the communist Red Scare.

The New York Times Book Review calls Red Scare a "masterly graphic novel debut... tightly wrought, intense, unpredictable... breathtaking action sequences... pacing is remarkable... a virtuosic performance."

Red Scare is a brilliant, fast-paced adventure. Action, history, and a tiny bit of fantasy collide in eye-popping panels, loaded with heart." -- Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series

Peggy is scared: She's struggling to recover from polio and needs crutches to walk, and she and her neighbours are worried about the rumours of Communist spies doing bad things. On top of all that, Peggy has a hard time at school, and gets taunted by her classmates.

When she finds a mysterious artefact that gives her the ability to fly, she thinks it's the solution to all her problems. But if Peggy wants to keep it, she'll have to overcome bullies, outsmart FBI agents, and escape from some very strange spies!

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Red Scare: A Graphic Novel by Liam Francis Walsh has garnered high praise as a captivating blend of action, history, and fantasy set during the Cold War era. Reviewers highlight its fast-paced adventure, richly detailed period elements, and poignant critique of fear-mongering. The artwork is lauded for its stunning visuals and emotional depth, effectively enhancing the engaging narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338167085

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Liam Francis Walsh is an award-winning cartoonist, writer, and illustrator. He was born in northern Wisconsin and grew up on a dairy farm with lots of siblings and books and a pet crow. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, the Guardian, and Reader's Digest, and he is the author of two pictures books, Make a Wish, Henry Bear and Fish. He lives in Switzerland with his wife and daughter.

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