Wonder by R. J. Palacio
The book is a heartwarming and thought-provoking story about a young boy with a facial difference who, after being homeschooled for years, enters fifth grade at a mainstream school. The narrative explores his journey of facing the challenges of being different, dealing with bullying and the struggle to be accepted by his peers. It's a tale of empathy, resilience, and the importance of kindness, told through multiple perspectives that include the boy's own viewpoint as well as those of his classmates, family members, and others in his community. The story encourages readers to look beyond appearances and find the wonder in everyone's uniqueness.
The 3916th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 310-410
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 30th on 50 Books Every Kid Should Read (Entertainment Weekly)
- 1235th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die (BBC Radio Oxford)
- 100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon (USA))
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)