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Mar 26, 2024MrMathematics rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonder by R. J. Palacio is a realistic fictional novel that features a main character with facial abnormalities. The undeserving hardship and identity crisis that shadows the character provide the reader with an extremely intricate plot.…
Jan 19, 2024N_F_L rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonder is a realistic fiction novel written by R.J. Palacio. It follows Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial deformities. Due to this, he has been home-schooled for almost his entire life. But when he was 12, he heard that he…
Jan 17, 2024blue_hawk_1992 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Wonder" by R.J. Palacio is about "Auggie" Pullman, a fifth-grade boy with facial deformities. Auggie experiences public school for the first time and faces the challenges of fitting in and overcoming prejudice. As Auggie navigates the ups…
Nov 26, 2023
Realistic fiction
Sep 01, 2023Lynne_cri rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My absolute favourite!
Aug 09, 2023MaryamS_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
While Palacio’s debut novel has gained popular acclaim almost instantly, no review can do it justice. The story revolves around Auggie, a fifth grader with facial abnormalities from birth who enters school for the first time, and must…
Aug 09, 2023JCLJenV rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A 5th grade boy with genetic abnormalities begins attending public school for the first time. He has many ups and many downs. A heartfelt story about the beauty of humanity.
Jul 01, 2023pigletkwon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonder Book Review Rating: ★★★★★ Age Rating: 11 years or above Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that reminds readers of the power of kindness, empathy, and the beauty of embracing differences. The story…
May 24, 2023SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Wonder" by R.J. Palacio portrays August Pullman's challenging journey into public school, where he faces ridicule for his facial difference. Despite adversity, he forms meaningful connections, showcasing the transformative impact of…
Apr 24, 2023SleepyGems rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In this story it mainly focuses on Auggie and he is not treated like other kids are treated. He was born with a deformity on his face and he was home schooled. He gathered up the courage to go to school then spoke with his parents who had…
Apr 23, 2023DanielSeto rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"Wonder" is a novel by R.J. Palacio that poignantly iterates the story of August "Auggie" Pullman, a young boy born with a severe facial deformity. The struggles and difficulties our protagonist goes through reflect the painful truth of…
Apr 13, 2023
Summary - “Wonder” is a story about a boy named Auggie who was born with facial differences that have prevented him from going to a normal school. When he starts fifth grade, he starts to go to a standard school and faces various…
Mar 26, 2023avabookloverhawkins rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutley adored this book. There will be a fondness in my heart for boys with facial differences that wear space helmets and are obsessed with Star wars from now on. I loved this character! He felt so, so, so real. And the family!…
Feb 22, 2023orange_zebra_506 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Wonder", a book written by R.J Palacio, masterfully depicts life as a middle schooler in the first-person perspective of ten-year-old Auggie, who was born with abnormalities in his facial structure and had undergone numerous surgeries.…
Jan 30, 2023LucasHauChong rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book is very good and attractive.
Nov 05, 2022natashabk rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book it was AMAZING! I kinda liked the movie better cause I could see what Auggie looked like. Would recommend! 10/10
Sep 02, 2022HPL_Teen_Volunteer2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book, "Wonder" , by R.J Pilacio is about a kid who is 10 years old and is named August Pullman who has a facial anomaly. What this kid does is no different than any other kid where this kid plays Xbox and loves Star Wars. Even though…
Sep 01, 2022AZ_31 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The book, Wonder, by R.J Pilacio is about a kid who is 10 years old and is named August Pullman who has a facial anomaly. What this kid does is no different than any other kid where this kid plays Xbox and loves Star Wars. Even though he…
Jul 22, 2022Johnkoshyyy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonder is an amazing book I read during the summer vacation. This book is about a little boy named August, who had many disorders and surgeries throughout his life. He looked extraordinary, he says, and not like a normal student. He is…
Jul 22, 2022Claudine_L rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This will always be one of my favorite books and movies, if you have been bullied this book will make you cry or not but maybe just make you happy. I've been bullied before and it hurts. Born with facial differences that, up until now,…
Jul 18, 2022jaind1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
August Pullman, a 10-year-old kid with a facial abnormality, is the focus of the moving tale Wonder. He is a typical boy who enjoys Star Wars and Xbox, but despite 27 surgeries on his face, he will never appear normal. He transitions from…
Jul 14, 2022Souly4ca rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
SO GOOD!
Jul 01, 2022JROLLI180 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
10000000000000000000000000000000000/5 stars. Absolutley wonderful. I 100% recommend reading this absolutley truly amazing book!
Jun 30, 2022bethcatn0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I think this title is an outstanding read, packed in with an important life lesson.
Jun 23, 2022ashimabassi rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
wow it is just such a joy to read a heartwarming story like this!!!