I am a natural redhead, and I have 2 daughters who are also redheads. Interestingly enough, my little sister is a "Strawbie" - which is a hilarious name, in my opinion. This book intrigued me, mostly because of the redheads, but the premise is what prompted me to purchase it. Bullying and prejudices are very real, and I feel like "Red" addresses this in a very interesting way. You don't need to be a redhead to enjoy this amazing book. I loved it!