Wonder, by R. J. Palacio
- Author: R. J. Palacio
SKU: 4040069
August Pullman was born with a facial abnormality that, up until now, has kept him from going to a mainstream school. Attending 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he longs to be treated like a normal kid, but his new classmates can't get over Auggie's extraordinary face. Wonder gives you Auggie's point of view then expands to include his classmates, sister, her boyfriend, and others. All of these perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative packed with heart and hope.
R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
- 320 pages
- Written by R. J. Palacio
- Recommended for ages 9 to 11
