Wonder

Wonder

By R. J. Palacio

1862 ratings 4024 reviews 2746 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 7Grades K - 1Guided Reading: V n/a73053

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.

Publisher: Galaxy
ISBN-13: 9781471350504
ISBN-10: 1471350509
Published on 8/5/2013
Binding: Paperback

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Abby Allison Abby Allison

I think about the book is on the caver is a eye that's why.

Read this book. I say this book is worth reading. almost each chapter is shows you a different point of view from the characters and it is really fun to know what everyone else thinks.

khushi khushi

THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This book is sad also.

This book had so much meaning. I loved most of the characters. They have some more books which I can't wait to read.

What are the other books called I'd like to know

this is a really good book you should read it its sad, happy, and mad and its about a this kid who has a rough time in school because of how he looks people are bullying him and are scared of him and make fun of him if you want to learn more read this book its awesome. from cannon

I loved this book! I read it in 5th grade and I still remember it to this day. It was such a great book!

Its a Good Book. You should read it

I haven't read this book yet. I'm on the second chapter its a good book so far.

my teacher read this book to me in 5th grade and it was a little sad but very interesting :)

MsKelly MsKelly

I have never read a more engaging and heartfelt book to my students. "Wonder" has the ability to draw in even the most reluctant students and keep them entertained throughout its entirety. As an adult, I have also loved the book and look forward to reading it aloud each year to my fifth graders. It is incredible to witness my students become mesmerized in Auggie's tale. The discussions that present themselves throughout this book are ones that resonate to all middle schoolers. Students love being able to view a situation from different perspectives and analyzing why they think a character reacted the way they did to a particular situation. If you loved "Wonder", be sure to read the newest add-on "The Julian Chapter"!

Raceking972 Raceking972

so funny cant stop reading its like kevin hart u never get enough

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