First published 1999
For Palmer, the annual Pigeon Day celebration is a time of dread, not joy. As the son of a wringer - a man tasked with killing the wounded pigeons - he must decide whether to follow in his father's footsteps or risk everything to stop the senseless violence. When his best friend becomes a target, Palmer's convictions are put to the ultimate test. In this gripping coming-of-age tale, he must find the courage to stand up to his community and his own fears to protect what matters most.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, coming-of-age, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, moral-dilemma
Setting: Pigeon Day
Period: 20th-century
228 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins
Content warnings: animal-death, violence