Wonder
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By R. J. Palacio
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Born with a severe facial difference, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life.
Now, for the first time, he’s being sent to a real school – and he’s dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted – but can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, underneath it all?
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Wonder was an absolute gem for my Year 5 class, securing a well-deserved 5/5 stars. Suitable for ages 10 and above, this heartwarming story touched the hearts of the class with its powerful message of acceptance and kindness. Through the eyes of protagonist August Pullman, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery and compassion. The authentic characters and emotive storytelling sparked important conversations about empathy and inclusion. "Wonder" is not just a book; it's a reminder of the beauty of humanity and the importance of embracing our differences. Truly a must-read for all ages.
This book is very interesting and I really like it because Auggie is the most heroic character I have met. I like to see how he goes from being shy to becoming confident and making new friends. The moral of the story is always stick up for yourself and be proud of who you are. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and even the movie.
My fav book
Remarkably wonderful.
My favourite character was Summer because from the beginning she stood by Auggie and it’s not like she was lonely too, this book perfectly symbolises how kids who are different in some way are treated and at the end of the tunnel there is always light.
I like this book so much. I like that August goes to school and that he makes friends and his confidence gets more and more. I like that he likes space because I like space too.
I loved this book so much! My favourite character as Summer, Auggie's girl best friend, who stood up to her friends and befriended Auggie. This book is a real life lesson, teaching you to not judge a book by its cover. I recommend this to everyone, really!
A life lesson
amazing story one of my fav books f all times definately enjoyed the end gets a little confusing throuh the middle but i would give it a five star and recommened it to those who love r.j.palacio's books
Interesting book.
The person I liked best was Summer because she didn't care about Autumn's appearance or anything. She was very kind to him and stood up to him when Julian was rude to him. It was very interesting how Autumn found real friends that didn't judge him. Lastly, I would recommend this amazing book to someone.
The book is inparational it shows that everyone is different so we should respect it and don't let anyone tell you what to do
Easy to read with age appropriate vocabulary. Modern text that children can relate to. Develops sympathy. Would recommend to read to children 8+
Enjoyed how it’s written in first person and you can really see the perspective. I found Auggie the most likely and interesting. You can feel all of the emotions and worries through the author’s choice of vocabulary.
This a fantastic book which really makes you think about how we treat those who are different. I like the fact that it is from different points of view throughout the story. Augie is an inspiring character. I would definitely recommend this book- even if you have seen the film.
A thoughtful story that entices the reader with eventful character journeys told from different perspectives, challenging preconceived notions and encouraging the reader to join the protagonists on their journeys.
A beautiful story. I personally connected with Via, but loved how compelling the intertwined perspectives were.
Loved it! One of my favourite books i’ve read
Extremely emotive, such a powerful and engaging read
Loved it.
Good book
I love this book. I like Auggie the best.
I would recommend this book to everybody.
I loved this book as it was really interesting and enjoyable to read. I thought this book used great words to give the reader the emotions of August. I would recommend this book for people the age of 9 - 15.
I enjoy reading this book. This book's main character is called August, and he is my favourite. It teaches kids things, and that is why I recommend this book.
It was flattering. It was a bit sad. I enjoyed it because it reminded me of my life.
Wonder is about a boy who has a facial difference he has a friend called Jack Will and a dog called daisy. I would recommend this book
Everyone should read this book and remember to be kind
I enjoyed this book as it shows that it doesn’t matter if you look different, everyone should be treated the same. I would recommend this book to my friends.
Amazing
I've read parts of this with children at school but never the whole book from beginning to end. I am so glad I chose to read it properly. You get to know the characters so early on and feel completely invested in Auggie's story from the 1st chapter. It's such an inspiring story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the way parts of the story are told by the different characters. I also loved following Auggie's journey through the year. A really fantastic read.
This was a heartwarming read and opened up my eyes