Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Written By: R.J. Palacio

Genre: YA, Middle Grade, Contemporary

Synopsis:

A special movie tie-in edition of R.J. Palacio's #1 New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, and Mandy Patinkin.

Over 5 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and Auggie Pullman, the ordinary boy with the extraordinary face, who inspired a movement to Choose Kind. This special movie tie-in trade paperback edition features an eight-page full-color insert with photos from the film, a new introduction by the author, and a family discussion guide.

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, a #1 New York Times bestseller, 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.

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, who proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.

Format: Hardcover, 352 Pages

Series: Wonder (#1)

Setting: NYC

Awards:Josette Frank Award (2013),Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee(2013),West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA)for Younger Readers(2013),South Carolina Book Award for Children's Book(2014),Vermont Golden Dome Book Award(2014),Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award(2015),Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreisfor Preis der Jugendjury(2014),New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award for Children(2014),California Young Readers Medal for Intermediate(2015),James Cook Book Award Nominee(2013),Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature(2013),Louisiana Young Readers' Choice for Grades 3-5(2015),NAIBA Book of the Year for Middle Readers(2012),Waterstones Children's Book Prize for 5-12 years(2013),Washington State Sasquatch Award Nominee(2015),Bluestem Book Award(2014),Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's(2012),Carnegie Medal Nominee(2013),North Carolina Children's Book Award(2014),Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Nominee for Mejor novela extranjera independiente(2012),Rhode Island Children’s Book Award(2014),FAB AwardNominee(2014),Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award(2014),Hea Lasteraamat(2014)

Goodreads Rating: 4.37

*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.