I've been reading the 133 paged Whirligig by Paul Fleishchman. Bret, the main character, has moved various times;so he never really has enough time adjust or get comfortable. One fateful night he attends a party, makes a fool of himself, and punches the most popular guy at school. In a rush to flee embarrassment Bret drives of and falls asleep on the wheel while driving home, and kills a girl named Lea Rosaliea Santos Zamora. A judge sentences to some counseling and allowed Lea's mother to give him a task. Being the kind women that she is she simply asks that Bret go to the four corners of the U.S., build and place Lea's favorite item:a whirligig, then take a picture of them stating where they are place in the back of the photo.
This gig around the world, well around the country changes Bret. In the process of learning a new art, of working with his hands he contemplates on the greatness that can be. He meets new types of people that shape him and the gifts of whirligigs Bret leaves behind changes people as well.
As a reader, I would say it is a quick read and it is quite descriptive. It definitely makes me want to build whirligigs--just to try it out at least.
♥peace
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Wow, Betty! You sure know how to pick 'em. That sounds like a cool book; short and sweet, yet vivid. My kind of book. I love how it's mystical and deep and involves nature (like someone I know). Here's my recommendation for you: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen. It doesn't involve nature so much, but it's an interesting, addicting read. SO descriptive, with flashbacks and multiple plots.
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