Whirligig
Overview & Summary
After a reckless act of teenage cruelty leads to a girl's death in a car accident, guilt-stricken Brent is given an unusual sentence by the victim's grieving mother: travel to the four corners of the country and build a memorial whirligig in each location. Paul Fleischman's novel follows Brent's journey of atonement, tracing how his whirligigs ripple outward to touch the lives of strangers he'll never meet.
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Who This Book Is For
Recommended for High school students (Grades 9–12) working on English Literature. Fits students building reading confidence, vocabulary, and strong comprehension.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
