It's a hot and slow summer in Turtle Dove Junction. 10-year-old Marlene is spending it helping her parents with chores and playing with her younger brother Silas. When she visits the local grocery store to sell eggs, she catches sight of a stray coon dog and is determined to befriend him.

Set in rural Tennessee during the 1930s, Red and Me is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, adventure, and the special bond between a girl and her dog. The story offers readers a glimpse into life in a rural southern town in the 1930s, while also confronting the painful realities of racial injustice.