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Wringer
A Newbery Honor Award Winner
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- Pages
- 240 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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Palmer LaRue faces a significant internal conflict as he approaches his tenth birthday, the age when he is expected to become a wringer, a role he dreads. In his town, being a wringer is a revered tradition, but Palmer feels pressured to conform while grappling with his own identity and fears. A mysterious visitor challenges his perspective, prompting him to confront his anxieties and the expectations of his community. This poignant story explores themes of individuality, courage, and the struggle against societal norms, making it a compelling read.
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Wringer, Jerry Spinelli
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Wringer
- Subtitle
- A Newbery Honor Award Winner
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jerry Spinelli
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780060249137
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy, Fairy tales / Children’s books, Historical prose, Animals and Husbandry, Motherhood and Parenthood, Young Adult
- Description
- Palmer LaRue faces a significant internal conflict as he approaches his tenth birthday, the age when he is expected to become a wringer, a role he dreads. In his town, being a wringer is a revered tradition, but Palmer feels pressured to conform while grappling with his own identity and fears. A mysterious visitor challenges his perspective, prompting him to confront his anxieties and the expectations of his community. This poignant story explores themes of individuality, courage, and the struggle against societal norms, making it a compelling read.