This is a book that you will never forget. it teaches you one thing: the inside and the outside are two different things. It takes you on a small journey with a big lesson. Get to know Auggie Pullman for who he is on the inside, not the outside. It is a fantastic read for children grades 3 and up.
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: Galaxy
ISBN-13: 9781471350504
ISBN-10: 1471350509
Published on 8/5/2013
Binding: Paperback
Book Reviews (3830)
This is such a great book to learn about life. It also shows people that have not been bullied what is is like.
This is one of my many favorite books but stands out for many more reasons. I'll tell you one: Auggie Pullman is a great character. He is very shy and he may be disfigured, but he has lots of courage. I have read this book at least 5 times, cover to cover, and I think it's a book everybody should read. THREE CHEERS TO WONDER!
Such a lovely story. Palacio makes you love the characters in it and feel what they are feeling. I literally cried at one point where Daisy.....
Wonder is the story about a boy who is severely disfigured. He has had many trials in his life yet he overcomes them with great bravery and dignity. His resilience is inspiring. I loved this book and I think everyone should read it!
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This is almost the best book ever created I think if read Wonder at last 10 times
Its such a good book iv read it 3 times and now reading it again you should read it its so amazing!!!
an awesome book ;)
It was so great sad amazing interesting at some points and it is so good!
This book is awesome!!!This book is about a boy with disabilities many people make fun of him about it.This book is funny and serios!Read this book to find what he does when people make fun of him i really recomend this book!