Cover of The Girl in Red

The Girl in Red

  • 2012 first published
  • 32 pages
  • ★ 3.8 (5 ratings)

The Girl in Red is a 2012 fairy-tale retelling and fae fiction short story by Aaron Frisch. Key subjects include fairy tales, Folklore, picture Books and retellings.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 75 more have it on their want-to-read list.

At about 32 pages, most readers finish it in about 35 minutes.

About The Girl in Red

"The illustrations of award-winning artist Roberto Innocenti offer a modern take on the centuries-old tale of an innocent girl in a red riding hood who meets a wicked wolf in the dark woods"--Provided by publisher.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fairy tales
  • Folklore
  • Children's fiction
  • Picture Books
  • Retellings
  • Fantasy
  • Childrens
  • Folk Tales
  • Contemporary

Quick answers

Who wrote The Girl in Red?

The Girl in Red was written by Aaron Frisch and first published in 2012.

What genre is The Girl in Red?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tale Retellings and Fae & Fairy Fiction.

How long is The Girl in Red?

The median edition has 32 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Girl in Red?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Looking Glass Wars, Rose Daughter and Lost Boy.

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