Wonder

Written by R.J. Palacio

A book for readers in grades 3 and up reviewed by Aidan

    

This book is about a kid named Auggie Pullman, a ten-year-old who was born with facial differences. Because of his surgeries, he was homeschooled most of his life, but he is now finally going to go to a public school with other kids. Auggie's parents are nervous about him starting public school, and so is he. He's never experienced bullying, but understands he's different.

At his new school, Auggie makes two friends named Jack Will and Summer Dawson. His bully is Julian. At first, others join Julian in saying hurtful things to Auggie and giving him a hard time. As time passes, the other kids grow tired of Julian and his bullying, and everyone becomes friends with and helps defend Auggie.

I recommend Wonder because bullying is a serious issue. All people look different and should be treated as people no matter what. The book shows how bullying can affect a person's behavior and why bullies act the way they do. It also shows how bullying can be overcome with support from family and friends.