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Profound, entertaining, brilliant is WONDER.
As a fifth grade teacher always wanting to put quality literature in the hands of my students, I found WONDER to be one of the best and most significant children's books written in the past fifteen years. The way Ms. Palacio handles a child's being different through not just his eyes, but the point of view of his family, friends and even his nemesis is compelling, insightful and brilliant. As an adult reader I was swept away from start to finish. The added "Julian" chapter took what was already an outstanding story to a profound place of history and familial legacy that tied up the whole humanity journey beyond my expectations. An A+ reading experience. In all my years as a teacher, my one bafflement upon finishing this most satisfying book? How in the world did THIS piece of children's literature not win a Newbery Award, or at least an honorable mention that year? It's that good!Read full review
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Good book for someone looking for "book assignment" material
The book was neat because it is split into a few parts from different peoples' perspectives revolving around the same person. I found it to be a tad cliche though and it wasn't as entertaining as I would expect for a "bestseller." Regardless, the book would be good for a book review/project/presentation in college or high school. It is fairly short and easy so if you read as a hobby then this would even be good for that! So, you won't suffer through it like most others and you can pick it up inexpensively. RecommendedRead full review
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Read The Book (Without Pictures), THEN See The Movie!!!
Purchased for my 8 1/2 year old granddaughter for Christmas, 2017. I thought it important that I read it as well, so we could discuss, and I recommend this book for everyone! The descriptives in the book allow a child to use their mind's eye to imagine how Auggie Pullman appeared to himself, and others. Everyone, at any age, can identify with some aspect of the book. Outstanding!!!Read full review
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Should be required reading for all.
This book really nails how it is to be different and to be bullied because of it. The story is about a boy who is born with a deformed face. Even though he is like any other person with the same needs and feelings and wants, he is rejected by most. The story shows how much kindness towards others can indeed change life for the giver and the receiver. The author did a terrific job in writing this book.Read full review
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Easy Read
An interesting story of a boy who has craniofacial disfigurement. It is an easy read. Large print. Made for juvenile readers and adults as well. A feel good story.
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reading in schools
I didn't read, got as gift for 11 year old, turns out they are reading it in class. others 11-13 knew of it and were very excited we were giving it as a gift. Was a great success.
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Only about half way through the ebook
& finding it hard to stop long enough just to give my review of it. I don't do a lot of reading when it
comes to books most of the reading I do is on line most of it being emails but this book is worth
picking up to read so much that I ended up buying both the ebook copy and the hard covered
copy as well.Read full review
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Fantastic for young adults and adults alike
Great empathy-building book. Compelling story told from multiple points of view. Used it for an adult book club and no one could put the book down! I can't wait to use this as a "read aloud" with my older elementary school aged kids.Read full review
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This was a GREAT deal and delivered UPS! GREAT book.
Thank you for using up so we could get the book faster . This was recommended for 6th grade reading. And my child is already almost done with the book! A+++
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Heartwarming Story
Read this book out of curiosity, because of the hype of the book and the movie. Turned out to be one of my favorite books! It's a sweet heart warming story that grabs you from the beginning. I enjoyed it as an adult, but it is certainly geared for a younger audience (5th grade and up) and young readers would most likely enjoy the book as much as I did.Read full review
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