A review by kimbofo
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

5.0

R.J. Palacio's Wonder is one of those rare "crossover" books with universal appeal. It is aimed at children and a young adult audience, but it is such a gorgeous story — one that genuinely warms the heart and brings tears to the eyes — that it has quickly rocketed to the top of my favourite reads of the year.

It tells the tale of 10-year-old August "Auggie" Pullman, who was born with a serious facial deformity. He has been home-educated, but now his parents think it is time he attended a mainstream school. The book chronicles his efforts to fit in and become accepted by his peers at Beecher Prep.

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