Wonder

R. J. Palacio

Feb 2012 · Sold by Knopf Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird.

And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now!

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. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. 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.

Ratings and reviews

There was something wrong with my e-reader as I read this book, the words were mostly blurry. Oh wait, it was because I kept getting teary-eyed. I was very touched by the book. Yes it was creative, but more importantly, it was written with 100% heart. Auggie's story was bitter-sweet, and the different perspectives of those around him was enlightening. I truly loved this book.

My mom told me about this book after a week after my open heart surgery. She sais my little brother acted out at school the other day. Then she said they were reading this book and said my little brother had a chance to tell about me and what he's going through. I cried. I asked my mom if I could buy the book on the family iPad so I can read it and see what he's going through. I love it. I am getting closer to my little brother because of this book.

I most certainly loved this book. It interest me on how different characters got to tell the story from his or her point of view even if they were kind of the least important ones, but it all tied in together which made it all phenomenal. I would absolutely recommend this book to any middle schooler or high schooler.

About the author

R. J. PALACIO lives in NYC with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. For more than twenty years, she was an art director and graphic designer, designing book jackets for other people while waiting for the perfect time in her life to start writing her own novel. But one day several years ago, a chance encounter with an extraordinary child in front of an ice cream store made R. J. realize that the perfect time to write that novel had finally come. Wonder is her first novel. She did not design the cover, but she sure does love it.

Learn more about R.J. Palacio and the world of Wonder at wonderthebook.com.