Our 8th graders have just started reading Whirligig by Paul Fleischman.
Although many of the students are unfamiliar with this novel, the themes of penance, acceptance and friendship are familiar to most adolescents. The narrator introduces us to Brent Bishop, a new student all-too familiar with moving from place to place. He strives to fit in and find acceptance.
Whirligig tells the story of Brent's journey to find redemption and along the way, rediscover his own love of life.
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