Book
Wonder
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524720193
- ISBN: 0375969020 (hardcover library binding)
- ISBN: 9780375969027 (hardcover library binding)
- ISBN: 037589988X (e-book)
- ISBN: 9780375899881 (e-book)
- ISBN: 0375869026 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780375869020 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
315 p. ; 22 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
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| Subject: | Schools Fiction Middle schools Fiction Self-acceptance Fiction Disfigured persons Fiction Abnormalities, Human Fiction |
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2012 February
Gr 4â7âDue to a rare genetic disorder, Auggie Pullman's head is malformed, his facial features are misshapen, and he has scars from corrective surgery. After much discussion and waffling, he and his parents decide it's time for him to go to a regular school for the fifth grade instead of being homeschooled. All his life Auggie has seen the shocked expressions and heard the whispers his appearance generates, and he has his coping strategies. He knows that except for how he looks, he's a normal kid. What he experiences is typical middle schoolâthe good and the bad. Meanwhile, his beautiful sister is starting high school and having her own problems. She's finding that friendships change and, though it makes her feel guilty, she likes not being labeled as Auggie's sister. Multiple people tell this story, including Auggie, two of his new school friends, his sister, and his sister's former best friend. Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters. Everyone grows and develops as the story progresses, especially the middle school students. This is a fast read and would be a great discussion starter about love, support, and judging people on their appearance. A well-written, thought-provoking book.âNancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC
[Page 130]. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.