The extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller that has captivated over 1 million readers and inspired a movement to choose kind.
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.
Join the conversation: #thewonderofwonder
Be sure to look for R.J. Palacio's upcoming Pluto: A Wonder Story on sale this February!
From the Hardcover edition.
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.
Join the conversation: #thewonderofwonder
Be sure to look for R.J. Palacio's upcoming Pluto: A Wonder Story on sale this February!
From the Hardcover edition.
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bennett_the_ceo
(Grade: B+) The story packs heartwarming charm without veering into sappy territory. Despite having the rarest of rare conditions, Auggie is an easy protagonist to relate with and root for. The author does a smart thing by splitting the narrative into other points of view, although it would have been cleaner to give each character a single section instead of jumping around. There may not be enough visual action to deserve a big screen adaptation, but the book’s message is worthwhile in any format.
(Grade: B+) The story packs heartwarming charm without veering into sappy territory. Despite having the rarest of rare conditions, Auggie is an easy protagonist to relate with and root for. The author does a smart thing by splitting the narrative into other points of view, although it would have been cleaner to give each character a single section instead of jumping around. There may not be enough visual action to deserve a big screen adaptation, but the book’s message is worthwhile in any format.(Rated on Nov 28, 2017)
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LupineLady (Grade: A+) Amazing story about a young man and his family and friends. Really makes you think about how you treat other people and how you can never really know their whole story.
(Rated on Jun 18, 2013)
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HeathersCorner
(Grade: A) A children's book that even adults can appreciate and learn from. The stories of friendship, gratitude, and acceptance should inspire people of any age.
(Grade: A) A children's book that even adults can appreciate and learn from. The stories of friendship, gratitude, and acceptance should inspire people of any age.(Rated on Feb 24, 2015)
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amy.graham.9847 (Grade: A+) A beautiful book that I feel all youngsters should read. It makes you realise just how fortunate most people are. It is written with such empathy that you can't fail to be inspired to be a better person.
(Rated on Jul 14, 2013)
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Allie526 (Grade: A+) I'm not kidding when I say every single person from 10 years to adults should read this book
This is one of those special books that touches the heart and leaves a mark there forever. The range of emotions this book pulls from the reader is vast.
The best part of the book for me was the overall message it sends to its readers, be kind always, no excuses. People are hurt even when others don’t mean to hurt, but the more one tries to be kind, the better things can be.
(Rated on Jun 12, 2015)
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