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

See, looks are not everything. And I'm not just saying that because I'm blind. I'm saying it because it's true. Just ask Auggie. This is a good story. It tell you how Auggie feels, but also how the people he is close to feel. His friends, his sister, Her boyfriend, and her x-best friend, all have something to say. This book shows a struggle with inner beauty and outer beauty, or should I say lack of outer beauty. This book also shows struggles with kindness, friendship, and moving passed differences. In like Auggie. I'm not sure how I feel about Via, she seems, kind of like a friendly jerk. Summer is cool, and so is Jack. They both chose so stay friends with Auggie even though it ment loosing some of their old friends. Well Jack mocked Auggie with Julian and the others, but I think that he was just like pretending. He chose Auggie over Julian in the end after all. I'm not sure why Justin's point of view is in there, but he's a good guy. And Amanda is a good character too. She treats Auggie like a little brother, almost more then Via does. Their's a good ending. But I will tell you now, that this book is not complete. If you want a good understanding of the book you should read, The Julian Chapter, This will give you a look at Julian's side of the story, What made him the way he ", and why ge sent the precept. Pluto, which will tell you about Auggie's past, and show you how Christoper, his old bes friend from childhood think about Auggie. Shinggaling, which will tell you about Charlotte's year, how she reacts to Auggie, and explain why she sent her precept. It will also tell you more about Summer. 365 day's of Wonder, Mo. Browne's Book of Precepts, This will not only give you a lot of good morals to live by, but it will also give you peaks of what happened after Wonder ends. And it will add just a little more insighte to Wonder. It's all a good read. This book and the Julian chapter geed to both be read to understand the book, Their are always to sides to every story. And Mr. Browne's book of Precepts should also be read, because it answers some of the questions between those to. Shinggaling and Pluto are not az important, but they are still worth reading.

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.

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.