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A review by boezaaah
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
4.0
“I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.”
Wonder is the story of a 10 year old boy with severe facial abnormalities. It follows August (Auggie) who has been home schooled by his mother up until it is time for him to enter middle school. After being sent to a private school, Auggie is faced with the challenges that come with creating new friends, dealing with bullies and having to go through the shock of each person upon seeing his face for the first time. Told through multiple perspectives of different characters, this book is about Auggie's story and the people involved in his epic adventure.
Although I loved it, I wish I had read it when I was a little younger. I really think that it would have benefited me in my development and acceptance of other people. Although I'm now in high school and have long since come to my senses, it would have been good for me in my childhood to know to be just a little kinder than necessary. Nonetheless, it is still a beneficial read for anyone who should cross paths with it.
This book was all I could ask for. It made me laugh, cry and most of all, it gave me hope. It was a beautiful story of acceptance, tolerance, friendship and kindness. Wonder helps to teach the reader lessons through the variety of characters and perspectives.
Categorised as a children's book, Wonder is a book with short, easy to read chapters and a simplistic writing style. I would highly recommend it to anyone, of any age, who is willing to open up their mind.
Wonder is the story of a 10 year old boy with severe facial abnormalities. It follows August (Auggie) who has been home schooled by his mother up until it is time for him to enter middle school. After being sent to a private school, Auggie is faced with the challenges that come with creating new friends, dealing with bullies and having to go through the shock of each person upon seeing his face for the first time. Told through multiple perspectives of different characters, this book is about Auggie's story and the people involved in his epic adventure.
Although I loved it, I wish I had read it when I was a little younger. I really think that it would have benefited me in my development and acceptance of other people. Although I'm now in high school and have long since come to my senses, it would have been good for me in my childhood to know to be just a little kinder than necessary. Nonetheless, it is still a beneficial read for anyone who should cross paths with it.
This book was all I could ask for. It made me laugh, cry and most of all, it gave me hope. It was a beautiful story of acceptance, tolerance, friendship and kindness. Wonder helps to teach the reader lessons through the variety of characters and perspectives.
Categorised as a children's book, Wonder is a book with short, easy to read chapters and a simplistic writing style. I would highly recommend it to anyone, of any age, who is willing to open up their mind.