Hatie it. I'm a student who read this book and DID NOT enjoy it at all. It's boring, confusing, and definitely stupid. Confusing message too. I want to burn this book.
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Wringer
(1997, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Jerry Spinelli)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Mesmerizing and disturbing moral allegory.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Wringer
Parents need to know that readers will be hooked from the beginning to the story's suspenseful climax. This moral dilemma of a young boy trying to do what he feels is right despite peer pressure is dealt with quite deftly.
Read our full review by Tara L. Rivera
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about peer pressure. Why does Palmer treat Dorothy differently in public? Have you ever acted like that? How did you feel? Have you ever defied peer pressure? What happened? How did you feel?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Boring, bad, stupid book. Don't read.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
i thought the message was good. Stand up for yourself and what you believe in and eventually life will take you somewhere.
I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Wringer teaches young people how to stand up for animals!
The book discusses a real problem of pigeon shoots and how a boy struggles with his decision of whether or not to become part of the cruelty. This book can help many other young people learn how to stand up for what they know is right! Check out the great literature circle teaching unit available for free at www.humanesociety.org/youth, click "Resources".
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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