Hardcover published in 2012, kindle edition published in 2012, kindle edition published in 2012, paperback published in 20. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 410 pages and is available in paperback format. Wonder is a funny, frank, astonishingly moving debut to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page. This brilliant, sensitive story, narrated not only by august, but also by his older sister, his classmates, and other kids in his life, takes an insightful look at how one persons differences can affect the lives of so many others. Like most childrens books the language is simple and palacio creates a mark with his debut. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, wonder, has sold over a million copies worldwide and has spent over two years in the uk and us bestseller charts. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Palacio tells the story of a 10yearold boy, who was born with distorted facial features a craniofacial difference caused by an anomaly in his dna. Palacio, august auggie pullman was born with a facial difference that prevented him from going to a mainstream schooluntil now. She lives in new york city with her family and a black dog called bear. Rather, palacio allows other charactersmany of whom have personal struggles of their ownto raise their narrative voices. Dec 11, 2014 r j palacio, wonder there is a boy called august. Sure, hes a huge star wars fan, he loves his dog, and hes got a pretty good sense of humor. Palacio includes books wonder, the julian chapter, pluto. It was the act of buying ice cream with one of those boys that lead to her writing the story of auggie pullman, when she became anxious about her sons possible reaction to the visible facial differences of a. Palacio lives in new york city with her family and a black dog called bear. Wonder is a novel written by celebrated childrens writer rj palacio. Isbn 0552565970 isbn 9780552565974 at the best online prices at ebay. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Wonder is the story of 10 year old august pullman auggie to his friends who has a severe facial deformity. Bookpal also offers discounted pricing for class sets of books, paperbacks in bulk and other bargain books wholesale.
The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are august pullman, olivia pullman. Wonder 97801478244 by palacio, r j and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Entertainment weekly, february 17, 2012, the top 10 things we love this week. The book s seemingly simple structure, the childrens perspective and vivid imagery thats conjured up make this such an easy and engaging read. One of the most enjoyable, thought provoking and important reads for adults and particularly children. Palacio was born and raised in the area of queens in new york city, in the united states. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, wonder, has sold 5 million copies worldwide. If i am completely honest i never really enjoyed reading books until i read wonder by r. Palacio, which was the very first novel that i had difficulty putting down. The first edition of the novel was published in february 14th 2012, and was written by r. He isnt any different from any of us his heart, his soul. August or auggie is a young tenyearold boy who has been born with an incredible facial abnormality.
With wonderfully realistic family interactions flawed, but loving, lively school scenes, and short chapters, wonder is accessible to readers of all levels. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Palacio is a graphic designer by day and a writer by night. Author raquel jaramillo, who wrote wonder under the pen name r. Despite his differences, august and his parents decide to transition him from home school. Perhaps best known for her 2012 childrens novel wonder, she is soon to see a bigscreen adaptation of the book, with an allstar hollywood cast leading the film.
Wonder 9780552565974 by palacio, r j and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Wonder begins from auggies point of view, but soon switches to include the perspectives of his. Early and personal life born in 1963 on the th of july, raquel j. We watched the movie wonder, but reading the book is always so much better. Palacio has written a spare, warm, uplifting story that will have readers laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. Astonishingly powerful, wonder is a read youll never forget. An absolute wonder of a book yes this book is truly a wonder. Wonder the first book in the series, this is the book that people start with when finding their way into the franchise, with everything spawning from here. Over 8 million people have fallen in love with wonder and auggie pullman, the ordinary boy with the extraordinary face, who inspired a movement to choose kind and an upcoming graphic novel white bird on sale 1012019 this special movie tiein edition features an eightpage fullcolor insert with photos.
The book is a childrens book that can be enjoyed in one sitting. Palacio wrote wonder after an incident where her son noticed a girl with a severe facial difference and started to cry. Bulk copies of wonder buy wonder classroom sets bookpal. Hardcover published in 2012, kindle edition published in 2012, paperback published in 20, kindle edition published in 2012. But august was born with a craniofacial abnormality, a genetic defect that caused his facial features to be severely deformed. The thing is auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. Palacio, is a onetime book cover designer and a mother of two boys. In a wonder of a debut, palacio has written a crackling pageturner filled with characters you cant help but root for. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one communitys struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Buy wonder by palacio, r j from amazons fiction books store. Wonder is a childrens novel by raquel jaramillo, under the pen name of r. See the complete wonder series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Amazon best books of the month for kids february 2012. He is a normal young kid who eats ice cream and plays on his xbox but his abnormality drives other children away on roads and on playgrounds.
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