In this heartwarming novel by R. J. Palacio, our main character, August Pullman is a new student at Beecher Prep. The first day at a new school may be nerve-racking for "normal" kids but for Auggie, a "special" kid, the thought of going to a school with other kids is absolutely petrifying. The school headmaster, mister Tushaman, assigns Auggie "friends" to help him start his journey: Charlotte, a dance-obsessed "weirdo" who never misses a chance to perform, Julian, a rich, "goody two shoes" kid and Jack, an average kid who enjoys playing video games. Auggie is no stranger to these kids (maybe Julian but just because he lives in the richer part of town). Who wouldn't notice a "different" kid, a kid with a facial deformity? But difference is an obstacle that separates a good friend from a bad one
Wonder
By R. J. Palacio
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 7 | Grades K - 1 | Guided Reading: V | n/a | 73053 |
Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face.
The book that inspired the Choose Kind movement.
I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of 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.
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I loved this book.
The book is so inspiring for everyone, it shows that kindness is the true gift of the heart.
Okay I think this is my new favorite book! Just read it and planning to see the movie!
I love the book and I'm so happy the came out with the movie.....but in my opinion the book is way much better.....and very inspiring
Ugh my stomach hurts so bad. My tummy is literally making the weirdest sounds. It’s like a gurgling noise
This book is touching. It teaches that kindness is the way to go.
i liked the book wonder because it teaches you that everyone is different
it is such a beautiful story with lots of meaning
I think it was a really good book because it is sad and good