The carousel will remind one of "Animal Farm" or "Gulliver's Travels" as it take the reader for a ride round and round. Mr. Big dictates who and when his customers may ride. For those who cannot afford the carousel, he offers train rides on a lower level. Mr. Shepherd and his small group decide they're not very happy with Mr. Big continually raising prices while the ride deteriorates. They go out and find a place to build their own carousel.