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".
Wringer
(1997, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Jerry Spinelli)Ratings at a Glance
| 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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- 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!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Its Okay I kind of Got Bored
Wringer was ok i wouldnt recommend it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Boring, bad, stupid book. Don't read.
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.
- 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 2 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
interesting
it is a sad book. it is interesting how the characters act.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Not As Great As Expected...
After reading Jerry Spinelli's ''Stargirl'', I was looking foward to read Wringer. But it's not as great as I expected it to be, because it's quite tragic. It also shows a clear example of bullies. I've read better.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
from what i read i liked it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good
I was at the end of this book and i was so into it that the stress nearly made me rip the book in half!! Its a good book!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great book
I thought this book was good but for anyone who loves animals(like me) it can be slightly disturbing from the thought of wringing an animal.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Slightly Upseting, but great story!
The book itself was great! I loved the story. But I could not help and feel a bit sick and hurt by the 'wringing'. It was horrid. I do express caution to parents of young readers, (especially animal lovers) for this book can be emotionally disturbing.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A GREAT BOOK
iT IS A GREAT BOOK BECAUSE YOU LEARN ABOUT BULLIES AND ABOUT A GREAT LOT ABOUT WRINGERS!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it`s the best chapter book i ever read
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this is a must read book
this book is awsome.i love it.i think that since there is some violence in wringer this book is for 11+.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
MUST READ!
This is a great book of a boy who doesnt really wish to kill(wring) the birds but, the story is very belivable and charming!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awsome book!
Even though I am an animal lover and this book is about killing birds I really like it because the main character does not want to kill the birds and I like that he is an animal lover like me.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I liked it!
