Wringer (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	HarperCollins Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2004
First published:	September 2004
Authors:	Jerry Spinelli
Dimensions:	172 x 110 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Mass Market
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-06-059282-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions
LSN:	0-06-059282-6
Barcode:	9780060592820

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