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Wringer: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)

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Newbery Honor Book ALA Notable Children's Book "Deeply felt. Presents a moral question with great care and sensitivity." —The New York Times"A spellbinding story about rites of passage." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A realistic story with the intensity of a fable." —The Horn Book (starred review)"Thought-provoking." —School Library Journal (starred review)In Palmer LaRue's hometown of Waymer, turning ten is the biggest event of a boy's life. But for Palmer, his tenth birthday is not something to look forward to but something to dread.Then one day, a visitor appears on his windowsill, and Palmer knows that this, more than anything else, is a sign that his time is up. Somehow, he must learn how to stop being afraid and stand up for what he believes in.Wringer is an unforgettable tour de force from Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (May 1, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064405788


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 82


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 690L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.9 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches


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    • Cant wait to read
Great piece on humanity and ones personal feelings when tempted by society.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023 by Peter Wilson
    • Great book for bookclub discussions
I bought this book for summer tutoring sessions, and it lent itself for great discussions related to character development and inner conflicts.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023 by Jenmcb
    • Perfect replacement
my sons bunny chewed his, this was a perfect replacement for his teacher :)
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023 by Tracy
    • A boy and his bird--how one kid conquers peer pressure
Growing up, I read my fair share of Jerry Spinelli books, such as "Loser", "Manic Magee", and "Stargirl". So while searching through his other works, I came across this interesting-sounding premise and came away with a whole new appreciation for pigeons. Nine year old Palmer lives in fear of his upcoming 10th birthday. Every year, his town has an annual Pigeon Day shoot, and at the age of ten, most if not all the boys in town become "wringers"--the kids who wring the necks of the wounded pigeons that are shot. Palmer wants nothing to do with the event, yet finds himself pressured to join his friends and not be made fun of. Will Palmer follow the crowd or stick up for himself? And what happens when his friends find out he's been hiding a pet pigeon in his room? Spinelli really has a knack for getting into the mind of a child, and explaining the problems and dilemmas kids face, and the "kid logic" they use to solve said problems. (Ex: Palmer scoffs how adults don't understand how important it is to get a nickname from the neighborhood gang of "cool" kids, even if that nickname is "Snots". ) As time goes on, the special bond Palmer forms with his pet pigeon is utterly heartwarming, to the point the bird becomes his own character, with his own temperament and personality. During which, I learned a lot of interesting facts about pigeons I would've never known otherwise...which makes the inevitable day of the pigeon shoot that much more suspenseful and nerve wracking; wondering if Palmer's tiny friend will survive the day or not. All the while, Palmer must find the courage to tell his family and friends how he really feels about the business of being a wringer. A very poignant book to read about the perils of peer pressure, as well as a great story for any animal lover. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2015 by KarToon12
    • Very good book for a student, or adult to read
This is a very good reading material to learn about how people treat birds because they can but at the same time how birds can interact with people to show them see I am not going to hurt you and that we all have a place and reason to be on this earth.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022 by glenda brown
    • Unexpected
I got this book as an assignment for my daughter. I read the book with her and we found it entertaining. We were able to have nice conversations about bullying, animal cruelty and good/bad friendships.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021 by Milena Serna
    • Wringer is AMAZING!!!
I was just going to read this book as a last minute "Summer Reading" assignment, but as soon as I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down!!! The book i thought would take a week to read only took one day! This book made me laugh and want to keep reading it from cover to cover (or in my case "screen to screen") and I just LOVED IT!! As a person who normally doesn't read that much, having a book that I really WANTED to keep reading and not put down until the book was over felt great! This book was fantastic and I cannot wait to read more books by Jerry Spinelli!! This was a without a doubt "five star" rating! -S.S - ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013 by D. Sale
    • I liked wringer because it plot
I liked wringer because it plot. And how the book teaches go for good and not what your friends think. And how its OK to be your self and to be different. Also you cant be forced to do the wrong thing. And that is why i like wringer and Jerry Spuhelli
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018 by Daniel

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