The Wonder Series

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by R.J. Palacio (Author)

I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.

August 'Auggie' Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school – until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?

R. J. Palacio has written a spare, warm, uplifting story that will have readers laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. With wonderfully realistic family interactions (flawed, but loving), lively school scenes, and short chapters, Wonder is accessible to readers of all levels.

Recognition: Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Middle Grade & Children's Book (2012); NAIBA Book of the Year for Middle Readers (2012); Carnegie Medal Nominee (2013); Josette Frank Award (2013); James Cook Book Award Honorable Book (2013); Waterstones Children's Book Prize (2013); Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (2013); West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (2013); Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (2014); New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award for Children (2014); North Carolina Children's Book Award (2014); Washington State Sasquatch Award Nominee (2015)