Wringer

Informationen zum Autor Jerry Spinelli is one of the most gifted storytellers in contemporary children’s literature. His books include Maniac Magee, winner of the 1991 Newbery Medal; Space Station Seventh Grade; Who put that Hair in my Toothbrush?; and Crash. His novels are recognised for their humour 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, who is also a writer, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Klappentext For as long as he can remember, Palmer has dreaded his birthdays. On his ninth birthday he has to take The Treatment, to be initiated into the coolest gang in town. On his tenth birthday, he has to become a wringer and finish off the pigeons at the annual pigeon-shoot. But Palmer has to find a way to break this tradition, to stop being afraid and stand up for what he truly believes in. "In Spinelli's hands, the bizarre never alienates, it fascinates. Wringer closes with physical and emotional bravery which is almost literally breathtaking. Palmer Larue is truly a memorable hero." 'Guardian' "Weird and pacey, this novel is utterly compelling with boy characters who never fail to convince." 'Scotsman' "The novel is a brilliant exposition of the way boys subscribe to cruelty in order to belong." 'Sunday Times' Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: Jerry Spinelli, Spinelli Jerry
• Publisher: Haper Collins Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780007156016
• ISBN: 978-0-00-715601-6
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, Social issues (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, kid;boy;girl;story;fun