Wringer
by Jerry Spinelli and Cliff Nielsen
Palmer is dreading his tenth birthday. In his community, ten-year-old boys become... read more
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- Grade
- 1-12
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1997
Word Count 37,410
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 690L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 17800, 5.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Lists With This Book
- Bullies and Bullying
- Coping With Violence
- Encouraging Compassion
- Edgy Young Adult Fiction
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Jerry Spinelli
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 2
Interview with Jerry Spinelli
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ALA Newbery Author Event with Jerry Spinelli
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Reading Guide from HarperCollins
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Lesson Plan from Saddleback Educational Publishing
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Johnny Heller
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Awards & Distinctions 4
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 1998
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2021
Selection, 1998
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2022
Honor, 1998
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1997
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