Wonder

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In spite of the fact that this book is a young adult novel, it was definitely a good read for me, a seasoned older reader. August is a young boy entering school for the first time as a fifth grader. He has a genetic abnormality that caused his facial features to be extremely deformed. In fact, he even draws himself in the story as a duck. His principal admires the drawing because Auggie drew himself as the ugly duckling who becomes a swan. Auggie says no I drew myself as a duck because I look like a duck! The story is about his journey through the school year, facing the difficult task of adapting to his new environment and trying to make friends. Some children are instantly turned off by his appearance, but others quickly befriend him. I could relate because a young boy with the same syndrome attended my church some years ago. I have to admit, he frightened me and my children. I wish I had read this story then. I would have reached out to this boy and encouraged my children to do the

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same. This boy, like Auggie, is really just ordinary and wants the same thing in life we all want-love and acceptance. Excellent story for all readers.

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Guest a year ago

I remember reading this book in my old school in audio speech and it was soooo long it was around 6 hours? I’m pretty sure readin with your eyes are quicker

Guest a year ago

I LOVE THE BOOK IT IS SO GOOD I WOULD GIVE IT A 10/10 IT IS AMAZING BEST BOOK EVER I AM IN LOVE WITH IT IT IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER RED I RED IT FOR HOURS IT IS NOT A WAIST OF TIME I THINK YOU SHOULD READ IT PLS READ IT I JUST LOVE IT I RED IT TO MY FRIENDS AND THEY LOVED IT I AM SO HAPPY THIS BOOK IS SO PLEASE READ IT

Guest a year ago

i feel like some parts of the story doesn't relate to the actual book of Wonder by R.J Palacio. While I'm reading it, it doesn't make's sense to me.

Guest a year ago

i think it was a very good book because it was extremely

Guest 2 years ago

Cool :/
It’s alright omg this was good but not that good
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tigers 3 years ago

love this book and it's so inspiring when you read this you just think how many people have to go through this and you just want to help them with every fiber in you body.

Guest 3 years ago

Really good book. It makes you think. Or, as August would say, this book is 'cool beans.' Amazing! The way Summer makes friends with August is really nice.

Guest 4 years ago

n spite of the fact that this book is a young adult novel, it was definitely a good read for me, a seasoned older reader. August is a young boy entering school for the first time as a fifth grader. He has a genetic abnormality that caused his facial features to be extremely deformed. In fact, he even draws himself in the story as a duck. His principal admires the drawing because Auggie drew himself as the ugly duckling who becomes a swan. Auggie says no I drew myself as a duck because I look like a duck! The story is about his journey through the school year, facing the difficult task of adapting to his new environment and trying to make friends. Some children are instantly turned off by his appearance, but others quickly befriend him. I could relate because a young boy with the same syndrome attended my church some years ago. I have to admit, he frightened me and my children. I wish I had read this story then. I would have reached out to this boy and encouraged my children to do the same. This boy, like Auggie, is really just ordinary and wants the same thing in life we all want-love and acceptance. Excellent story for all readers.

Guest 4 years ago

i actually loved this book and jack was mean when he said he would kill himself if he looked like August

Guest 4 years ago

Love this book and this website it is amazing and is going to help me so much . Wonder is a great book and I give this a 10/10 .

sreeja 4 years ago

10/10 ..nice story ,,....i really like this book ,i recommend you read this amazing story ,August Makes me pain in my heart many times while m reading the story ,
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