ABOUT THE AUTHOR
R.J Palacio is a writer and graphic designer. She lives in New York City. ‘Wonder’ is her first novel. She went on to write three companion books to ‘Wonder.’
ABOUT THE BOOK
‘Wonder ‘is about a boy called August who is an ordinary kid in all ways except one. He was born with a facial deformity. He is homeschooled. Until now, that is! Then he enters his new school for the first time. People stare at him and say bad things behind his back. After a while, he manages to make some friends. Still, many are not nice to him. What can August do? Will his goodness win over his peers?
What makes this book unique is that not only we get to know August’s perspective but we also see August’s friends’ and his sister’s point of view.
This book has been published in more than 55 languages. R.J. Palacio got the idea about this book at an ice-cream shop when she saw a girl with a facial deformity.
MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER
My favourite character was August’s sister, Olivia. She is kind and caring and is August’s best support. She always gives him good advice that makes him feel confident.
MY FAVOURITE PART
I especially loved the part where August’s best friend, Jack, confronts a mean kid who had said nasty things about August. He supports August even when he himself was in trouble.
MY THOUGHTS
Why do we judge people on their appearance? Is it fair? Our difference and uniqueness are what makes us special. This book teaches us that we should give importance to inner beauty and not outer beauty. Be kind. Always.
This is a brilliantly written book and a must read.
– ANAYA SHETH
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