Saturday, August 23, 2014

44. Wringer (Spinelli)

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'll take his place beside all the other ten-year-old boys in town, the day he'll be a wringer. But Palmer doesn't want to be a wringer. It's one of the first things he learned about himself and it's one of the biggest things he has to hide. In Palmer's town being a wringer is an honor, a tradition passed down from father to son. Palmer can't stop himself from being a wringer just like he can't stop himself from growing one year older, just like he can't stand up to a whole town -- right? -From the Publisher
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  1. UnknownDecember 1, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Q:When do kids in the town get, the treatment
    A:When they turn 10 years old

    C:Jerry Spinelli has really outdone himself this time with an all around amazing book

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  2. Maren 4HFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Q1. What is Bean's real name?
    A1. Arthur

    Q2. How did Nipper get his name?
    A2. Nipper got his name by nipping Palmer's ear in the morning.

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  3. Kelly 4DFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Q:When do kids start getting the treatment?
    A:When they turn 10.

    Q:Why is Palmer keeping Nipper a secret?
    A:Because Palmer Bean might wring Nipper.

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  4. Kelld 4DFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Q: Why is Palmer keeping Nipper a secret?
    A: Because if Bean found out, Bean would wring Nipper.

    Q: When do kids in town start getting the treatment?
    A: When they turn 10 years old.

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  5. Abby Cooley 4DFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Q: Who was the first person to find out Palmer had Nipper the pigeon?
    A: Dorthy Gruzik/ Fish Face.

    Q: On what day of the year does Farquer punch kids in the arm?
    A: On their birthday.

    Q: How did you know how many times Faruer was going to punch you?
    A: It depended on how old you are. If you were ten you would get ten punches.

    Q: Why did Palmer leave the guys?
    A: Because he was afraid they would find Nipper.

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  6. reedBMarch 1, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Q: Where was Nipper released before he was found at the pigeon shoot?
    A: He was released at the train station.

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  7. reedBMarch 1, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Q: What did Palmer do that got him a week of detention?
    A: He tickled the teacher

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  8. Micah April 22, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Q: What does the gang call Palmer?
    A: Snots

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