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 a powerful tour de force from Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli.
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 a powerful tour de force from Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli.
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Wringer (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
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Wringer (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
256Paperback(With Reader's Guide)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780060592820 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 09/07/2004 |
Edition description: | With Reader's Guide |
Pages: | 256 |
Product dimensions: | 4.19(w) x 6.75(h) x 0.64(d) |
Lexile: | 690L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
About the Author
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