Wonder

Resource Information

The work Wonder represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Lawrence Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Wonder

Statement of responsibility

R. J Palacio

Creator

• Palacio, R. J

Contributor

• Overdrive, Inc

Subject

• eBook

Language

eng

Summary

I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. WONDER, now a New York Times bestseller, begins from Auggie's point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a..

Cataloging source

TEFOD

Index

no index present

Intended audience

• Text Difficulty 3 - Text Difficulty 4
• MG/Middle grades (4th-8th)
• 790
• 4.8

Intended audience source

• Lexile
• ATOS Level

Literary form

fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Wonder

Target audience

juvenile