This book Wonder was amazing. This book made me cry when she wrote about what had happened to the main character August . I also cried when she wrote how all the kids looked at him because face and how they talk about his face behind his back. But, there were good parts like when he made first friend. The bit that made me really sad was when they went camping. Like I said there are good bits and here's one of them how his friend named Jack stood up for him. This book is heartwarming and sad but it is really awesome.
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.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780375869020
ISBN-10: 0375969020
Published on 2/14/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews (3836)
This book is amazing, uplifting, and heartfelt, and I will totally recommend it if you’re into reading or are just looking for something to read. Wonder is about a courageous boy named August Pullman. He has a facial deformation that spreads all over his face. Also will be attending his very first year in Beecher Prep Middle School. August will adventure through very dramatic year in the school, and at the same time, Auggie ( a nickname for August) will have to go through very hard and rough times with his family. The thing is, this book is very relatable with all ages,so they would not be bummed and not pay attention to the book, and also, this book has real life problems that happens to some of the readers like bullies, finding out really weird and sometimes really sad stuff about your friends. Since we’re still on the relatable subject, this book talks about Auggie feelings, and if teenagers want to read, well there are parts about his sister, Via, and here adventures and feelings about her high school. This book has caught many book review companies and has even been made into a movie! He is, in my opinion, a Wonder.
Wonder is a funny, emotional, and heart warming story. You will surely get attached and find the love for August Pullman. August Pullman is a 10 year old boy with a extraordinary face but in an ordinary body. He has been homeschooled all his life. This year in 5th grade will be his first time going to a real school. Throughout the year Auggie faces tough challenges. Will he pull through or let it bring him down? Throughout the book you will hear the different sides of Auggie’s story. You will hear from Via, Jack, and Summer. Then you will soon know the story of August Pullman and the things he will come across in 5th grade. This book will definitely fill you with wonder. I really recommend this book if you are looking for a book that will fill you with happiness and joy inside. Auggie will teach you how to share kindness. “ When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind”
alicia nice getting editors choice
I got chills just reading your review. Awesome review!
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i like this book
that book was really awasome it was exaly like the movie
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the movie is so good I read the book before I was even in school and I just read it again and saw the movie and I am in third grade right now I am reading auggie and me