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Brent Bishop’s life takes an unexpected turn when a tragic accident results in a young woman’s death. Mounting with guilt, he seeks to make amends by traveling across the land and constructing whirligigs—wind-powered toys that embody his desire for redemption. Through this unfamiliar voyage, he confronts his emotions, learns the value of forgiveness, and discovers that acts of creative craftsmanship can heal both a boy and a community.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Paul Fleischman
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