08/09/2021
Book Review! 📚
Title: Wonder
Author: R.J. Palacio..
Auggie has been different all his life. Although inside, he is a regular and brilliant boy who loves Star Wars and science, he is different from every other child he knows. He was born with Treacher Collins syndrome that was made even more complicated by an additional syndrome. As a result, he has undergone dozens of surgeries and was homeschooled his entire life. This year, he begins his first year in public school. This story chronicles Auggie’s emotional start at Beecher Prep, his struggle to make and maintain friendships, and the highs and lows between him and his family members.
This book is brilliant. This story is filled with beautiful and necessary lessons and a storyline that will hook the reader on the first page; the almost poetic and flow of this author’s writing makes it a masterpiece. A book like this risks many stereotypes and overly exaggerated moments of vulnerability, but Wonder has none of these. It is raw, and its characters are well-balanced and a mix of endearing and complex. Acceptance is at the core of this story. Usually, we would take the time to recommend books to children with specific interests, but this book we want to recommend to everyone. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or a child yourself, this book is a MUST read.