Woot!
YOUNG ADULT ACTION ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S FAMILY FANTASY
Contemporary
Janice Lipsky
Logline
A 12-year-old boy and his father are pitted against one another when the man’s prized racing pigeon, and the boy’s beloved pet, unexpectedly gets lost after the Southwest Regional Pigeon Race.
Genre
Young Adult, Action, Adventure, Children's, Family, Fantasy,
Short Summary
Father and son share an usual hobby: breeding and racing pigeons. But they don't see eye to eye on the purpose of the birds. The boy is compassionate and views the birds as pets. The father just wants to win races. "Woot" is the name of their star racing pigeon. Will he win the big Southwest race?
Setting
Southwestern US (Arizona, California)
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions, Twist, Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Daniel Wilson
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Underdog, Aspiring, Empathetic, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Woot
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Funny, Leader, Skillful, Adventurous, Badass, Engaging
Additional Character Details
Name: Jed Wilson
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Greedy, Insecure, Uneducated
Additional Character Details
Name: Elena Martinez
Age: 12
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Empathetic, Faithful, Gracious, Badass, Beautiful, Confident