Wonder is like the best book in the world
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)
The books on Wonder just make them so emotional. I felt extremely bad for Auggie. Julian made Auggie feel different from others. He even humiliated him. Julian wrote bad notes to Auggie. His mom lied to Mr.Tushman, which was a very bad thing to do. Auggie is really nice, It's just his face and they are saying it is ugly and that is mean. Nobody said Julian had to be best friends with Auggie, It's just that Julian needed to be nice to him. The school is new to Auggie so Julian had to make him welcome. But Julian decided to do pranks on Auggie. But It's nice how Jack Will stood up for Auggie. But I still wonder why Jack said something mean about Auggie to Julian at Halloween because he stood up for Auggie. But, he said "sorry" to Auggie and ever since they became best friends. Mr.Browne and Mr.Tushman were the first people to make Auggie feel welcome, after all they are teachers. Auggie didn't feel too comfortable to Julian. At the end of the movie it was nice of Julian to become friends with Auggie.
This is an amazing book that brought me to tears. Auggie, the protagonist, is inspiring, as he perseveres through daily challenges. This is a must-read!
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Very tear breaking and sad
I like this book alote but the parts i dont like are the ones that make you cry.Such a hartfelt book i recommend it to every persone who needs a laugh,happyness,and family in their life
One of the best books ever.
This book is going to be good a havent read it yet tho
This is an amazing book and movie LOOVE IT!!!!!!!
I Love Wonder
its okay but it makes me cry sad right right you guys should read it