For as long as Palmer LaRue can remember, he has dreaded the day he will turn ten and begin to kill, with his own hands, wounded pigeons at the annual pigeon shoot. Being a wringer is an honor, a tradition passed down from father to son. From Newbery Medal winner Spinelli comes a gripping tale of how one boy learns how to overcome his fears.
For as long as Palmer LaRue can remember, he has dreaded the day he will turn ten and begin to kill, with his own hands, wounded pigeons at the annual pigeon shoot. Being a wringer is an honor, a tradition passed down from father to son. From Newbery Medal winner Spinelli comes a gripping tale of how one boy learns how to overcome his fears.
"Artistically talented Hollis Woods, age 12, has made a habit of running away from foster homes, but she's found a place where she wants to stay. Unfortunately, her new foster parent is growing more forgetful every day, and Hollis' place with her is threatened. How she saves Josie and herself is the kernel of this moving story about families, longing, and belonging. Strong characterization and a solid sense of place are the strengths of this heartfelt story." -Scholastic.com
