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Wonder is essentially… a wonder. It's well written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that, Wonder touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever.
Do yourself a favor and read this book—
your life will be better for it.
~ Nicholas Sparks, bestselling author
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 Medal-winning author
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, Newbery Medal-winning author
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 Medal-winning author
This really is a remarkable book!
~ Tom Angleberger, Author
Wonder is a book with such a big wide heart—
it shows how we are all fragile, imperfect,
and perfectly beautiful creatures.
A wonderful novel by a wonder of a writer!
~ Julia Alvarez, Author
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Available for $12 (including shipping and handling) by contacting CCA via email or by calling 800.535.3643.
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial difference that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He's about to enter 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 crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and writing that shines with spare emotional power.
Other Wonder links, blogs, videos, resources:
• Read about a real-life "Auggie".
• Download teaching resources and take the "Choose Kind" pledge.
• Read about CCA's involvement with the book.
• Visit R.J. Palacio's website to read more about the author and to watch the book-trailer video.
• Read the author's blog.
• Watch Peter's Precept video to hear from a real-life Auggie and his sibling.
• Visit #WONDERschools to see how other teachers around the country are embracing the "Choose Kind Campaign" in their classrooms
• Watch an example of one classroom's standing ovation for a CCA WonderKid.
• Watch what Versailles Middle School in Ohio did after reading the book!
More for Teachers:
Do your students want to connect with a real-life Auggie or Via?
Teaching Wonder to Students: A Guide to Online Resources
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Children's Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. CCA's mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions.
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