WoNdeR

Author: R. J. Palacio
Published By: Random House Children's Books
Age Recommend: 14+
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA

                                       5  STARS FOR WONDER!


"Wonder" by R.J. Palacio was a remarkable read. I must say Ms. Palacio that
I have never read a novel that was simply unique, wonderful and very exceptional
all rolled up on one. Simply the novel was all of that and more! It was one of a
kind! This book is for all.... children, teenagers and adults will enjoy this wonderful
read. The author told this story beautifully. It was a read that I could not put
down until I had finished.

August (Auggie) was born with an unknown birth defect, having over twenty-five
surgeries... was now ten years old and never had been to school. Auggie had been
home schooled by his Mom. Now, his parents decided it was time for him to go to
school ... so as a fifth grader he is now attending his first year of middle school at
Beecher Prep.What will he encounter in the school and how Auggie handles situations
are only left for you to read this wonderful read. I really liked the way the author was able
to present Augie who was prepared to take on life and not feel sorry for himself.

The characters.... all of them were great in their deliverance of the story.... especially
August (Auggie) sister, Via, Summer, Jack, Mr. Browne, and Mr. Tushman (only to
name a few)....Truly, I would brought to tears at some of the emotions that were played
out in this read. There was one sentence that I liked and it was ...a new rule of life...always
try to be a little kinder than is necessary.... in our everyday life do we do this?
Definitely our world would be a much better place if we were more kinder to each
other!

With the love his Auggie's family, friends support and all the goodness
that can be really found in people, one can clearly see Auggie for who he is and
not for just what he looks like. Truly Auggie deserved to win the Henry Ward
Beecher medal. WoW! and the saying... "I'm just me. An ordinary Kid."
"Wonder" was a amazing novel and I would like to recommend this read to all.
For it is a novel that everyone can get something good from this read.