1. “The Whirligig“ Characters

2. Brent 4 Main character 4 Caused Lea’s death by car accident

3. Jonathan 4 Brent’s friend -- Brent gave him a ride to the party at the beginning of story

4. Brianna 4 Girl at Chaz’s party that embarrassed Brent

5. Chaz 4 Rich kid from Brent’s school 4 Added insult to injury to Brent at the party

6. Emil 4 German boy / student staying at the hostel in San Diego

7. Stephanie 4 She found a boyfriend after visiting the whirligig

8. Tony 4 Korean boy 4 5th grade 4 took violin lessons / didn’t like to play

9. Jennifer 4 Girl whose grandmother was sick with cancer

10. Flaco 4 Moved to Miami from Puerto Rico 4 Hated arguing and fighting 4 Wanted peace and quiet like the shearwater bird