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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I loved this book and it was so eye opening to what the reality of the world is how we see someone that looks different and automatically think their not “normal”
I liked the beginning of this book, but toward the end I didn’t enjoy it as much because the mom’s version of this memoir felt like it was trying to find meaning in a bunch of different places, while Nathaniel’s perspective always presented the opposite view point. I think I would have just preferred reading from one perspective or the other, not both.
A fine companion book for anyone who has read Wonder. The sheer number of Wonder-references may make it a little confusing for those who haven't, but certainly someone can follow the story of Nathaniel and his mom without having read Palacio's book.
I would have liked more medical background, but perhaps that's in the companion book for adults. Very kid-friendly, with humorous chapter introduction illustrations that add to the appeal.
I would have liked more medical background, but perhaps that's in the companion book for adults. Very kid-friendly, with humorous chapter introduction illustrations that add to the appeal.
I’ve had some recent conversations with my daughter about her perceptions of what it’s like growing up with a disability. The things that Nathaniel says are right up there with what my daughter says. So pick this one up for your library. Let’s get it in the hands of readers.
slow-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
inspiring
Such a great and inspirational read. I am a fan and truly inspired.
I'm not prepared to give this one a star rating right now, just to remark upon the release of an own voices version of Wonder. We are doing something right in kidlit if HMH is feeling compelled to release an own voices companion to Wonder. Nathaniel seems like a cool kid and a great advocate for himself, and his mom is super tough. So, I hope they make lots of cash from this tie-in and accomplish what they want to accomplish with it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
I enjoyed the perspective from both Nathaniel and his mother, Magda, on his life journey. It felt honest. Nathaniel had a fun sense of humor and a practical take on life, and even though he and I would seem to have nothing in common, he was very relatable.