Wringer - Jerry Spinelli

Palmer LaRue is running out of birthdays. For as long as he can remember, hes dreaded the day he turns ten, the day hes supposed to become a wringer.

In Palmers hometown of Waymer, a boys 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. Its an honour and a tradition. But even though he would rather stay nine for the rest of his life than become a wringer, Palmer cant 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

Pages: 251

Paperback

Collins, 2003

Good condition; Foxing to endpapers; Spine sun-faded

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