Title: Wonder
Author/Illustrator: R.J. Palacio
Genre: Realistic Fiction (Special Needs)
Awards: Texas Bluebonnet Award (master list)
Ages: 5th +
Author/Illustrator: R.J. Palacio
Genre: Realistic Fiction (Special Needs)
Awards: Texas Bluebonnet Award (master list)
Ages: 5th +
Summary:
This novel begins from August Pullman's point of view, a young boy born with severe facial deformaties that undergoes extensive surgery and hospital care. It follows him as he starts 5th grade at Beacher prep and documents his experiences with his family, his classmates, and his friends. It switches between his sister, her boyfriend, and his classmates point of views to show just how much a life can affect the surrounding community.
Illustrations:
There are only a few illustrations throughout the book, mostly before chapters or during major plot points. These are soft sketches of characters or events that help explain and examine the story points.
In the classroom:
This book greatly shows the mindset of a special needs student and how the community may receive them. August's physical deformaties do not hold him back in any way except in how others see and treat him. This is a wonderful book to give students to help them deepen their understanding of concepts such as kindness, loyalty, and friendships.
Illustrations:
There are only a few illustrations throughout the book, mostly before chapters or during major plot points. These are soft sketches of characters or events that help explain and examine the story points.
In the classroom:
This book greatly shows the mindset of a special needs student and how the community may receive them. August's physical deformaties do not hold him back in any way except in how others see and treat him. This is a wonderful book to give students to help them deepen their understanding of concepts such as kindness, loyalty, and friendships.
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