Palmer LaRue is running out of birthdays. For as long as he can remember, he's dreaded the day he turns ten, the day he's supposed to become a wringer.
In Palmer's hometown of Waymer, a boy's tenth birthday is the biggest event of his life. It marks the day that he is ready to take his place as a wringer at the annual family fest, Pigeon Day. It's an honour and a tradition. But even though he would rather stay nine for the rest of his life than become a wringer, Palmer can't stop himself from getting older.
Then an unwanted visitor arrives on his windowsill, and Palmer knows that it is a sign. Somehow, he must find a way to break tradition. He must learn how to stop being afraid, and stand up for what he believes in.
| ISBN: | 9780007156016 |
| Publication date: | 3rd March 2003 |
| Author: | Jerry Spinelli |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 250 pages |
| Reading age: | 9+ |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Life skills and choices Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age Adventure Stories Stories about Family and Friends |
Palmer LaRue is running out of birthdays. For as long as he can remember, he's dreaded the day he turns ten, the day he's supposed to become a wringer.In Palmer's hometown of Waymer, a boy's tenth birthday is the biggest event of his life.
Wringer is aimed at readers aged 9 and over.
Wringer features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Life skills and choices, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends
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Wringer was written by Jerry Spinelli and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Wringer has 250 pages