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Wonder – Book Review
Wonder, By R. J. Palacio
Summary
Wonder is about a boy who has a condition that affects his face. He had always been homeschooled, but one day his parents decided to send him to a real school. The story portrays Auggie’s experience in middle school, and what he learned during these times. He faces the difficulties of many fake friends, bullies, and much more. It takes a while, but he does finally find his place and make his first true friend – and enemy.
Review
Wonder changed how I look at people who are ‘different’ because it teaches us that everyone in the world is unique, but you can’t just determine that by looks. This book and every character in it – especially Auggie – stole my heart. I loved how most of the characters changed for the better by the end. Some didn’t, and I loved that too, because at least the book was realistic about it. The POV also alternates between the characters, which makes it interesting to read.
The whole story has different themes displayed throughout, all of them coming to one central message. Younger readers can find these positive themes as a role model.
Overall, I give this book five-stars because it has everything, tearjerkers, drama, good themes, realism, and humor.
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