A Newbery Honor Book and ALA Notable Children's Book from the New York Times-bestselling author of Stargirl and Maniac Magee.
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.
Wringeris a powerful tour de force from Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli.
"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)
"Spinelli's characters are memorable, and they are involved in a plot that, from the first page, is riveting. A wide audience will enjoy this thought-provoking book." - School Library Journal(starred review)
"A story both comic and disturbing, this is lit by Palmer's growing courage." - Kirkus Reviews
"There is action and gentleness and also much to think about in Spinelli's novel." - Booklist (starred review)
Autorentext
Jerry Spinelli received the Newbery Medal for Maniac Magee and a Newbery Honor for Wringer. His other books include Stargirl; Love, Stargirl; Smiles to Go; Loser; Jake and Lily; Hokey Pokey; and The Warden's Daughter. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his real-life experience as a father of six children. Jerry lives with his wife, Eileen, also a writer, in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Klappentext
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.
Zusammenfassung
Newbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book "e;Deeply felt. Presents a moral question with great care and sensitivity."e; The New York Times"e;A spellbinding story about rites of passage."e; Publishers Weekly (starred review)"e;A realistic story with the intensity of a fable."e; The Horn Book (starred review)"e;Thought-provoking."e; 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.