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This book is deeply moving, it is about a boy who is deformed. He has never been to a school before,it's about his life going through 5th grade in middle school.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that tells the story of August Pullman, a 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity, and his journey through fifth grade 1. The book is written in a simple yet engaging style that makes it easy to read and understand 1. It is a story about kindness, empathy, and acceptance that will leave you feeling better about the world 1.
The book has won several awards, including the Maine Student Book Award, Vermont’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award, Mark Twain Award, Hawaii’s Nene Award Junior Young Reader’s Choice Award 1. It has also been adapted into a film that was released in 2017 1.
According to a review by The Guardian, “The positive feedback covering the inside pages and back cover of my copy could only begin to describe the great emotional journey that is Wonder. It is a book that I can guarantee will leave any reader feeling better” 2. The review goes on to describe the book as “bold, funny and engaging” and praises its realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by children with facial deformities 2.
Another review by Common Sense Media describes the book as “a beautifully written, heartwarming, and often funny book that captures the essence of what it’s like to be different and celebrates the power of kindness and empathy” 3.
Overall, Wonder is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by a story of courage, kindness, and acceptance. I highly recommend it! Show more Show less
The book has won several awards, including the Maine Student Book Award, Vermont’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award, Mark Twain Award, Hawaii’s Nene Award Junior Young Reader’s Choice Award 1. It has also been adapted into a film that was released in 2017 1.
According to a review by The Guardian, “The positive feedback covering the inside pages and back cover of my copy could only begin to describe the great emotional journey that is Wonder. It is a book that I can guarantee will leave any reader feeling better” 2. The review goes on to describe the book as “bold, funny and engaging” and praises its realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by children with facial deformities 2.
Another review by Common Sense Media describes the book as “a beautifully written, heartwarming, and often funny book that captures the essence of what it’s like to be different and celebrates the power of kindness and empathy” 3.
Overall, Wonder is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by a story of courage, kindness, and acceptance. I highly recommend it! Show more Show less
This was a real page turner.
Very gripping and exciting.
I could not put it down
Very gripping and exciting.
I could not put it down
A very good book and a nice story
Opens the eyes of people who have not seen the beauty of the world!!!
Really great book, I’d recommend it
Its an amazing book it tells that nobody should be left behind and everyone is equal!
Its a good book it goes to show what everyone is equal and nobody should be left behind! Its an amazing book!
This is a great book and movie. It makes us realise that we need to be nice to people all the time.
