Wonder

Wonder

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Written by R. J. Palacio, Wonder is a deeply moving modern classic that inspired the international "Choose Kind" movement. The story centers on ten-year-old August "Auggie" Pullman, a boy born with severe facial differences due to a rare genetic condition. Having undergone dozens of surgeries throughout his childhood, Auggie was homeschooled for years by his mother.

When his parents decide it is time for him to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, Auggie faces the daunting challenge of navigating a traditional school environment for the first time. The novel weaves together multiple perspectives to show how one child's quiet courage transforms his entire community.

"When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind."

Core Characters & Perspective Structure:

• August "Auggie" Pullman: The central protagonist, who wants nothing more than to be treated like an ordinary kid despite his extraordinary face.

• Via (Olivia) Pullman: Auggie's older sister, who loves him fiercely but struggles with feeling invisible in a family where everything revolves around Auggie's medical needs.

• Jack Will: One of Auggie's first friends at Beecher Prep, who learns what true loyalty and friendship cost when faced with peer pressure.

• Summer Dawson: A classmate who sits with Auggie on his first day out of pure kindness, becoming one of his closest, most genuine allies.

• Julian Albans: The primary antagonist at school, whose passive-aggressive bullying and prejudice test the school's commitment to empathy.

Key Themes & Narrative Highlights:

Perfect For:

• Middle-Grade & YA Readers: An essential, accessible read for children, pre-teens, and young adults learning about friendship and acceptance.

• Parents & Educators: A powerful classroom tool for teaching anti-bullying, character development, and inclusive values.

• Fans of Uplifting Contemporary Fiction: Readers who love heartfelt stories like Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper or Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.