Wonder is a book full of reasons why to love yourself and how to be a friend to those in need, you should read this book because it helps you feel different peoples feelings of the story.
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 is a amazing book. It is about a boy with a deform face and when he goes to school almost every one is being mean to him. I recommend this book to all ages from 8-15
When I first looked at the front cover of this book, I realized not to judge a book by it's cover. This book is so touching because it is about a kid who has facial disorders who never gives up. When he starts school for the first time ever in fifth grade, he realizes how many people stare at him. The teachers and students then help him out by comforting him. Overall, this book is SO touching and I recommend this to others and everyone to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This book is amazing. I loved the form of the story and the characters. I definitely recommend this book to all readers looking for a good story!
i want to read this book.
Me too! Two of my friends were fighting over it at my Girlscout book swap! Then I took it ,but then my friend took it back.
its about a boy who has a deformwed face and read the book and see his life
i liked this book alot. it is a good book. i reccomend this book toanyyone who is getting bullied
I felt sorry for August and could relate to him in some points in my life. He goes through a lot in this book and he goes through many hardships in his life like all of us do.
I like how you never find out what he looks like. He is bullied and so was I so I felt a connection to him
Wonder is a humorous multi-perspective book about a boy named August. He faces things that most normal kids in junior high face, like bullies, teachers, betrayal, pets, siblings, and friendship... exempt Auggie's NOT normal. He has has a facial deformation, meaning that his face doesn't look... normal. I enjoy re-reading this story about a star wars-loving, challenge facing, funny boy! I hope anyone who reads this will love it just as much as i do!