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Known for: Wonder

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Wonder

Wonder

bestsellers·10 min read

Auggie Pullman, a boy born with a facial difference, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Through multiple perspectives, the story explores kindness, acceptance, and the courage to be oneself.

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Entering Beecher Prep: The First Steps into a Wider World

Auggie Pullman’s story begins at the threshold of change. After years of homeschooling, his parents believe it’s time for him to face the world as it is—to join other kids at Beecher Prep. Auggie doesn’t need to be persuaded about what’s out there. He has seen enough looks from strangers to know tha...

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Finding Friendship: Jack Will and the Lessons of Compassion

The heart of Auggie’s journey unfolds through his friendship with Jack Will. At first, Jack is one of the few kids willing to sit with him and share laughter that isn’t forced. They bond over ordinary things—science projects, funny teachers, snow days. In those moments, Auggie feels what other ten-y...

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About R. J. Palacio

R. J. Palacio is an American author and graphic designer best known for her debut novel 'Wonder'. Before becoming a novelist, she worked as an art director and book jacket designer. Her work has inspired a global movement promoting empathy and kindness.

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