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The Red Scarf
Average rating
4.5 out of 5
Based on 22 Ratings and 19 Reviews

Book Description
In his debut novel, Richard Mason takes us back to 1944 Arkansas through the eyes of Richard, a twelve-year-old with a dream. The dream seems simple enough-to buy a red scarf for Rosalie, the prettiest girl in school. However, simply buying a scarf doesn't usually include skunks, bobcats, robbers, and a cast of eccentric characters such as Wing, the one-armed constable who swings a mean blackjack,... More
Book Information
PublisherAugust House Publishing Company
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages160
ISBN-100874838509
ISBN-13978-0874838503
Publication Date10/25/2007
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About Richard Mason (Author) : I'm a southern writing man currently working on the sixth novel in the middle reader, coming-of-age Richard Series. The first of the series, The Red Scarf, published by August House, is close to hitti... more
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3/24/2009 Richard Mason said: A book for all ages. See blog: flatcreekjournal.blogspot.com
tags: A book for all ages--ages 8 to 88

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4/15/2008 Mimi Schroeder APR said:
A 12-year-old boy's adventures while trying to buy a gift for the prettiest girl in school. Very funny but you may tear up at the touching finale. Set in the rural South during the 1940s and inspired by the author's life. Equally enjoyed by ALL ages and any season, although it does contain an awesom... more

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