Book Review: Wonder, by R.J. Palacio

Genre: Children's Contemporary Fiction
Date Published: February 2012
Publisher: Knopf
# Of Pages/Listening Time: 316 pgs/8 hours

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Synopsis: 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.

My Rating:

 ★★★★★

.....For being a sweet, wonderful story

Book Review: Wonder, by R.J. Palacio (2nd Time Around)

Genre: Children's fiction
Date Published: February 2012
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Length: 313 pages or 8 hours and 6 minutes on audiobook
Source: Audible

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Synopsis: August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school--until now.  He's about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be.  The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face.  But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?

My Rating

★★★★★ and a ♥!

...because it made me laugh, cry, and want to hug Auggie Pullman (even though he's completely fictional).

Book Review: Wonder, by R.J. Palacio

Wonder by R.J. Palacio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonder, by R.J. Palacio
★★★★★ and a ♥


Synopsis: "I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse."
August ("Auggie") Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a normal school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beacher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid... with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite his appearance? R. J. Palacio has written a spare, warm, uplifting story that will have readers laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. With wonderfully realistic family interactions (flawed, but loving), lively school scenes, and short chapters, Wonder is accessible to readers of all levels.
In A Sentence: Immediately bumped up as one of my favorites because it made me cry.... a lot.