In Chapter 7, Brent gets off the bus at the small town of Beale Beach in Florida. Here, he builds his third whirligig. While working, he meets a small group of about seven or eight African-American schoolchildren. When the children see Brent, they rush to his side and ask him questions about his project.
The children are enthusiastic and friendly; without reservations, they offer to help Brent build his whirligig. Realizing that the children have no ulterior motives beyond having a good time, Brent allows them to help. He lets all of them take turns hammering nails into the wood.
During breaks, Brent enjoys swimming in the ocean and learning about the natural habitat. Four of the children point out to him the lion's paw shells and terns on the beach. Eventually, with the help of the children, Brent manages to complete his project. Satisfied with his efforts and theirs, Brent takes a picture of the four children standing around the finished whirligig.
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