Best book I have ever read!
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 such a great book that I love it tells the story from many different points of views. I also loved or I fell in love with Jake I think he really did learn to love or be very good friends with August. this is a book that I would make anyone read and yes it is that good of s book. I could really not put down this book and finished it in a day . READ WONDER
It made me sad
IT was a really emotional and funny book
I wanted to read this book because I loved medieval times. this book is not about medieval times, but it is about a prince who is supposedly "killed" but he escapes into a disguise. Will someone find him? read The False Prince to find out.
A great book to read. You get to see different peoples perspective of the main characters facial disorder and how he overcomes his problems.
It made me sad
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING BOOK! At first, I didn't think it would be so great, but after I read it I LOVED it! Anyways, it's about a boy named Auggie (August) Pullman who has a type of disease which makes his face not look like most other kids'. He's always been homeschooled until...he not only begins his first year of middle school, but his first year of school with other kids, and with a so to say 'different' face. This book is all about how he adjusts to life in school. There are some kind kids who were happy to meet him on the inside and became great friends with him-- and some rude kids who bullied him. This book is also told from different people's perspective. It starts with Auggie's, then moves on to his caring older sister Via telling the story, his good friend Summer telling the story, etc.
It is so awesome! Your either crying, laughing, or crying while reading it! If you like books like Out of my mind you'll like it. Its a good book for boys and girls.
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wow touching, funny, emotional, and understanding. this book is so amazing- u must read it!