Wonder

“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 has kept him out of mainstream school, until now. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, all Auggie wants is to be treated like any other kid. But his extraordinary face makes that almost impossible.

Told from Auggie’s point of view and gradually including his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, Wonder weaves together a tapestry of perspectives, forming a heartfelt portrait of a community learning empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is all too common, this story shines with hope, courage, and the quiet power of kindness.

R.J. Palacio calls her debut novel “a meditation on kindness.” Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves you don’t have to blend in when you were born to stand out.