Wonder

R. J. Palacio
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R. J. Palacio
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Overall rating: 4.6419754 / 5 from 486 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Wonder is celebrated for its compelling story, which has been described as amazing, beautiful, and awe-inspiring. Customers also appreciate its engaging and educational content, making it a popular choice for readers. The book is noted for being an easy read, contributing to its widespread acclaim.

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  • Readability: 19%
  • Narrative Quality: 32%
  • Overall Quality: 55%

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Review highlights

  • "It’s a very good and educational book."Silvy
  • "Loved the movie and I love th book now."Hanah
  • "Great story and awesome deal on the hard cover copy!"Klim

Reviews

Wonder Full

"This is an awesome book from cover to cover. Sadness to excitement you're about to go on a incredible journey."

Lillian (5/5)

Amazing Book

"Such an amazing story of bravery, kindness and perseverance. I great was to teach children about empathy and compassion."

Jmlb (5/5)

A journey of courage and inspiration

"A heartwarming book about how being different doesn’t mean you can’t fit in. Auggie is different from other kids because of his facial features but he strives to be like everyone else and finds his way in the world by being brave and staying true to who he is."

Marella (5/5)

The Go to Place!

"Love love this place! Always has the most popular books and all around the place to go!"

Cindy B. (5/5)

Fantastic Read

"My daughter was inspired to read the book after watching the movie. She loved it! So many funny parts and written in such a way that it appeals to young readers."

L. H. (5/5)

Recommended

"Bought this book for my 10 year old because she wanted to read it again and have a copy for herself. It kept her very interested."

Reader (5/5)

Perfect read aloud for elementary students

"Reading this to my 5th grade class and they love it! Amazing story."

Langille G. (5/5)

Must Read

"Wonderful book with a beautiful message of the importance of empathy and inclusion. Every child should read this book!!"

Kimberly (5/5)

Wonder is truly WONDERFUL!

"Excellent story. Perfect for young children and young adults alike."

HRHEC (5/5)

Great healing story

"Everyone has little unsatisfation about ourselves here and there. It's not easy to live with caring what other's think about you, act around you, make face on you. We keep saying to ourselve """"I don't give a fk"""", but really? Miseries don't make you stronger but love does. People may like others by appearance, but only love others when they see the true values, kindness, honesty and sympathy. Don't lose them in growing up."

Szzz (5/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
  • Published date: Feb 14, 2012
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 320
  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • ISBN: 9780375869020
  • Dimensions: 5.62" W x 1.11" L x 8.6" H
#1 New York Times bestseller
USA Today bestseller
Time Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time
New York Times Book Review Notable Book
Washington Post Best Kids' Book


A School Library Journal Best of Children's Books

A Publishers Weekly Best of Children's Books

A Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books

A Booklist Best of Children's Books


Slate:
"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year."

Entertainment Weekly:
"In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for."

The New York Times:
"Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder,' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill."

The Wall Street Journal:
"What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's story…The result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.”

The Huffington Post:
"It's in the bigger themes that Palacio's writing shines. This book is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness."

"Full of heart, full of truth, Wonder is a book about seeing the beauty that's all around us. I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman."
- Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of When You Reach Me

"It is the deceptive simplicity and honesty of the work that make Wonder so memorable. Every single character seems real and well drawn and oh-so human...This book is beautiful." - Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning author of Bud, Not Buddy

"A beautiful story of kindness and courage. There are many real and well-developed characters, and they each have their shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest." - Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of Moon Over Manifest

"Wonder is a beautifully told story about heartache, love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting to be a better person." - Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery honor-winning author of Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods

"Wonder is a shining jewel of a story that cannot help but encourage readers of all ages to do better, to be better, in how they treat others in life. I'm totally in love with this novel." - Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of My Secret Bully, Confessions of a Former Bully, Better Than You, and Just Kidding

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly:
“Few first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just another face in the crowd.”

Starred Review, Booklist:
“Palacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful, and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but ultimately warm-hearted community.”

Starred Review, School Library Journal:
"Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book."

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews:
“A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder.”
R. J. Palacio is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder, which has sold over 16 million copies worldwide. The book’s message inspired the Choose Kind movement and has been embraced by readers around the world, with the book published in over fifty languages. Palacio’s other bestselling books include Pony, 365 Days of Wonder, Auggie & Me, the picture book We’re All Wonders, and the graphic novel White Bird. Palacio lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their dogs, Teddy and Vivian.

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