Genre: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction
Source: I
purchased a copy
This is one of those books that is good on so many different
levels. Another teacher recommended the book to me. The gist of the story is
this Brent Bishop is in trouble. He caused the loss of another person’s life.
He feels he deserves more punishment than he is given. The judge gives the victim’s
parents the right to seek restitution. The victim’s mother meets with them and
has an unusual request for restitution. Brent is to create four whirligigs and
place them in four different states. She has even bought a bus ticket for him. Against his parent’s wishes he
accepts. This is a journey that touches
many different people and may actually bring about healing. I got to the end of this book and cried. It is
that touching. The main character is so well developed that you feel his pain
as you read his story. The settings are so well depicted you feel like you are
right there with Brent. You feel his pain and want healing to happen for
him. I could not wait to put this on my
school shelves and recommend it.
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