Stick and Whittle Author:Sid Hite Stick is a Civil War veteran down on his luck and searching for his long lost sweetheart. Whittle is a orphan on the lam who's looking to repay the world a favor he claims to owe. When they meet up out west, they become partners in a gamboling adventure that includes a high-stakes kidnapping and a dramatic rescue mission. — In thi... more »s funny, big-hearted novel, Sid Hite employs tall tale, adventure, romance, and his own brand of magical realism to perform a marvelous feat of storytelling. In the process, he'll make you laugh and ponder as he explores the mysteries of lack and the power of friendship.« less