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1. The Red Pony
James Alexander Thom
2. Under the Blood Red Sun
John Steinbeck
3. Red Midnight
Tom Clancy
4. Red Mars
Graham Salisbury
5. Red Dog
H.P. Lovecraft
6. The Horror at Red Hook
Kim Stanley Robinson
7. The Red Heart
Louis de Bernieres
8. The Red Tree
Amy Butler Greenfield
9. A Perfect Red
Shaun Tan
10. The Hunt for Red October
Ben Mikaelson
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Red Pony
Answer: John Steinbeck
"The Red Pony" started off in life as a series of short stories published in periodicals, and was finally printed in full as a novella in 1937. The book consists of four stories about Jody Tiflin which begins with him being given a red pony to look after and care for. Unfortunately Jody does not do a good job and the pony dies.
2. Under the Blood Red Sun
Answer: Graham Salisbury
This novel is about the life of a Japanese-American boy, Tomi, during World War II and relates to the persecution of him and his family for being Japanese. His grandparents still live as Japanese in America, whereas Tomi is straddling the life of being Japanese, Hawaiian and American.
3. Red Midnight
Answer: Ben Mikaelson
"Red Midnight" is a novel about a boy, 12-year-old Santiago Cruz, whose family were murdered, other than his four year old sister who is fighting for her life. As a result, Santiago uses his uncle's sea kayak to sail from Guatemala to the United States. You will have to read the book to see if they make it!
4. Red Mars
Answer: Kim Stanley Robinson
"Red Mars" is part of a series consisting of "Red Mars", "Green Mars" and "Blue Mars". The novel "Red Mars" is set in 2026 where people are sent from Earth to Mars to set up a new colony. The image given about the reason why people are being sent to Mars is scarily close to our current 2020 reality.
5. Red Dog
Answer: Louis de Bernieres
"Red Dog" is a very moving short story about a red kelpie dog in Australia. The story involves a stray dog that hitches rides from person to person, becoming attached to John. John dies in a motorbike accident and Red Dog does not know this. The dog goes searching for John and the book follows his adventures.
It does not have a happy ending. There is also a movie to watch, which is very Australian, again without a happy ending.
6. The Horror at Red Hook
Answer: H.P. Lovecraft
This is a dark novel, following an Irish detective Detective Malone investigating an incident in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The location is bleak and described as a waterfront slum, with gangs and crime, and hints at an occult underbelly.
Malone is sent to investigate the "case of Robert Suydam", in which Suydam's demeanor changes suddenly. Previously known as a shabby recluse, he is now seen around town looking younger and more radiant. He marries a wealthy woman and whilst honeymooning aboard a ship, both are found murdered. The mystery continues and you will need to read the book to follow the further intrigue and ending.
7. The Red Heart
Answer: James Alexander Thom
"The Red Heart" is about peace-loving Quakers who are white settlers who respect and believe that the Indians hold the Light of God inside of them. Unfortunately for this family, their daughter Frances is abducted by the same Indians.
Whilst Frances is terrified in the beginning, over time she becomes a part of the sacred work that her adoptive mother is teaching her. As a result Frances becomes Maconakwa, Little Bear Woman, of the tribe of Indian who captured her.
The tribe's leader, Tecumseh, is killed and the tribe is in dire straits with the fear of all being lost. Frances' parents seek out their daughter to be re-united but will she choose to be with them or is she now truly a red one?
8. The Red Tree
Answer: Shaun Tan
Written in 2001, this is a picture book by Shaun Tan that relates to a dark world travelled. A lonely red-headed girl deals with depression and explains her world. Each artwork includes a red leaf which symbolises hope. This is a beautiful story that should be read by anyone who wants hope at the end of a story.
9. A Perfect Red
Answer: Amy Butler Greenfield
"A Perfect Red" was published in 2006. This book recounts the history of cochineal. Yes cochineal, the red dye that was once a precious commodity. Cochineal was treasured by the Aztecs and discovered by the Spanish conquistadors in 1519. Totally new to Europe, it was soon a highly prized commodity.
The question was where did the dye come from? "A Perfect Red" follows stories-true-life tales of mystery, empire, and adventure, to discover the secret of the most wanted colour in the world.
10. The Hunt for Red October
Answer: Tom Clancy
"The Hunt for Red October" was Tom Clancy's first novel, which was published in 1984. The novel has a Soviet submarine captain, Marko Ramius, seemingly going rogue with a top-of-the-range missile aboard his submarine. Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst, is the American who has to convince the US Government that the Russian is trying to defect. Thrilling book and equally thrilling movie.
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