Description
Palmer LaRue dreads his tenth birthday, when boys in his small town are expected to become “wringers” at the annual Family Fest—a disturbing tradition involving wounded pigeons. As the celebration approaches, Palmer must confront the pressure to conform while wrestling with his growing sense of compassion and right and wrong. With humor, empathy, and emotional insight, the story explores courage, friendship, individuality, and the challenge of standing against a community’s accepted customs.
Available Editions
paperback
Collins
Published Jan 1, 2003
251 pages
ISBN: 9780007156016
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Wringer by Jerry Spinelli.
Animal Cruelty
Bullying
Death