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The Whistle
Paperback
Christian FictionGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Michael G. Benningfield
Published: Jan 21 2026
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In a divided Texas town during the 1960s, two boys who don't quite fit anywhere else find belonging in each other.
Elijah is judged by the color of his skin. Tommy is judged for a mind that works a little differently. Together, they build a friendship rooted in baseball, silence, and a shared refuge in the woods-one that carries them from childhood into adulthood.
When a mysterious stranger gives Tommy a whistle said to be a direct call to God when one is ready to go home, it becomes a quiet symbol of endurance, faith, and choice. As the world grows harsher and time presses forward, Elijah must guide Tommy through moments that test loyalty, love, and the meaning of letting go.
The Whistle is a moving coming-of-age novel about friendship that knows no boundaries, faith that doesn't always come with answers, and the quiet moments that shape who we become.
Readers have called it beautifully descriptive, timeless, and an emotional journey that stays with you long after the final page.
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