![]() Swing is African-American, while Noah is white. All the secondary characters are distinctive and add texture to the narrative. Noah is the narrator, but it is Swing, with his humor, irresistible charm, and optimism, who steals the spotlight. The free verse tells a story as complex as the classic jazz music woven throughout. Then, out of nowhere, everything changes, and the innocence of their lives is shattered as their friendship troubles are put into perspective by something far more serious. They encourage him to put his feelings on paper, but Swing forces his hand by anonymously giving his writing to Sam, causing a rift between them. At a thrift store, Noah purchases a travel bag as a birthday gift for his mother and inside he finds long-hidden love letters. Along with their various personal dramas-Swing’s new stepfather, the romantic advice Noah is receiving-someone has been planting American flags around town, leaving folks to speculate who and why. Swing is also obsessed with jazz and tries to make Noah a devotee as well. ![]() Noah and his friend Walt Disney Jones, aka Swing, are linked by a love of baseball. ![]()
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