by R. J. Palacio · Knopf Books for Young Readers · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780552565974
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«Wonder» is the young adult novel by R. J. Palacio, published by Knopf Books for Young Readers in paperback (320 pages, in English).
August Pullman, a ten-year-old boy with a severe facial deformity, has been home-schooled until he starts fifth grade at a mainstream school. There he must endure stares, fears and taunts while trying to make his classmates see him as an ordinary kid. The novel alternates several voices to show how his arrival transforms those around him, and addresses acceptance, friendship and kindness.
First installment of the Wonder series by R. J. Palacio. The title is recognized as a publishing phenomenon with multiple awards and a movie adaptation.
Recommended for young and adult readers looking for a moving story about difference, empathy and integration in the school environment.
