Books About The Red Scare

The Best The Red Scare Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the red scare? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Catch You Later, Traitor
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Catch You Later, Traitor

By Avi

A boy's world unravels when his father is accused of being a Communist during the 1950s Red Scare.

304 pages· 57,207 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 811 ratings
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Summary: In 1951 Brooklyn, twelve-year-old Pete Collison's life is upended when an FBI agent accuses his father of being a Communist. As Pete delves into this real-life mystery, he must navigate a world of suspicion and paranoia. With each clue, Pete questions his family's past and the truth behind the accusations. Can he uncover the secrets that threaten to tear his family apart, or will the fear of the Red Scare consume them all? Dive into a gripping tale of loyalty, freedom, and the murky line between truth and fiction.
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