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Whirligig (Hardcover)

by Paul Fleischman (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc (1 Jan 1920)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0805055827
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805055825
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.4 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,559,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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While traveling to each corner of the country to build a whirligig in memory of the girl whose death he caused, sixteen-year-old Brian finds forgiveness and atonement.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book to ponder., 7 May 1999
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Though written and recommended for a younger audience, I feel high school and even college students may be more appreciative of the transformative nature of the book. After all, it focuses on a high school student traveling on his own around the country. Brent's experiences much more closely mirror that of the older teenager branching out toward the life of an adult than that of the younger student. High school English teachers looking for a book with substance that will not intimidate slower readers should consider Whirligig for a good character study. But most important is the message that our actions, large and small, good and bad, have a huge impact on others lives. It is also a book of hope and promise.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Whirligig is a good book for YA readers, 9 Feb 1999
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I found "Whirligig" to be a good book, even though it was hard to follow at times (because of the narration, which jumps, chapter to chapter). It details the perils of drinking and driving, in a way that is easier for YA readers to deal with. While I did not find this to be Newbery material, it would make a good addition to anyone's reading list.
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3.0 out of 5 stars If I read one more book about Whirligigs, I will scream, 22 Jan 1999
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This is the second book about whirligigs I have had to read for school, after a book called MISSING MAY. MISSING MAY was a lot better. At least it had a halfway believable plot. What is also starting to get to me is books where people react to tragic death in un- lievable ways. This is another one of those. Read this novel only if you must. A book for grownups to tell kids to read, not a book for kids to like on their own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My pick for the Newbery
I thought this book was one of the best children's books I've read this year -- and as a children's librarian, I've read a good number! Read more
Published on 13 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book to read.
I think that this book is a life-like situation. The author makes this story seem like it is really true. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A really awesome book!
Brent, the main character of this book tries to commit suicide, but instead kills another girl. Her mother has him build whirligigs on all four corners of the US to make up for... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Whirligig is a wonderful book about the hardships of life.
Whirligig is a wonderful book about the hardships of life and learning. It is about a boy paying his respects to the mother of a girl he killed. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1998

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