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Title: Wonder

Author: R.J. Palacio

Blurb: This book is about a boy called August who was born with a bad face. August has never gone to school before and he has been homeschooled. He has a sister called Olivia (Via) and a dog called Daisy. His parents one day decide to send him to Beecher Prep school. He takes a tour of the school and meets some new kids. He get’s very scared and nervous starting school and lot’s of people bully him. At lunch time no one sat at his table apart from Summer who felt sorry for August. August get’s used to school and pretends not to notice people staring at him. He makes good friends with a boy named Jack. August get’s this hearing aid band that goes around his head. Soon after his dog Daisy has trouble breathing and they have to put her down. August was really sad because Daisy was the only one who didn’t care about what he looked like. Next week he goes on school camp. He has lot’s of fun but one day when they go to the movies at night. Jack needs the toilet so August and Jack go off to find the toilets. It is too crowded so they go off into the forest. In the forest, they meet these mean tall boys who make fun of August and chase him and Jack and fight them.

Opinion: I loved this book. It is very sad at some points but it is also very interesting. The message I got from this book is it doesn’t matter what who look like but who you are.

Recommendation: I recommend this book to boys or girls between the ages of 8 - 13 years old.