A review by khornstein1
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

5.0

I loved this book, which children in the program where I work are reading this summer. I thought the messaging was great, without the book's being preachy. The tone, like the "message," was kind. I liked the perspective of the different characters. I liked that the book was set in make-believe NY, and I felt like the parents were people I knew. I think, most of all, I liked the cover! As I carried it around, people asked about it (why one eye/face missing?) and it prompted some conversations about kindness. I am curious what the kids will think!