Wonder

by R J Palacio
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Wonder, R.J. Palacio

The most poignant, moving and heartwarming tale you will read this year; a book to devour in one sitting and press urgently into the hands of your friends and family. A true Wonder of a book.

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  • Paperback
    $19.99 RRP
    ISBN: 9780552565974
    Published: 14/12/2012
    Imprint: Corgi Childrens
    Extent: 320 pages
    Stock Level: HIGH
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  • Trade Paperback
    $24.99 RRP
    ISBN: 9780370332291
    Published: 17/02/2012
    Imprint: Bodley Head
    Extent: 320 pages
    Stock Level: Temporarily out of Stock
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  • Hardback
    $34.99 RRP
    ISBN: 9780370332284
    Published: 16/03/2012
    Imprint: Bodley Head
    Extent: 320 pages
    Stock Level: Temporarily out of Stock
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    ISBN: 9781448119141
    Published: 17/02/2012
    Imprint: RHCP Digital
    Extent: 320 pages
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WONDER is the funny, sweet and incredibly moving story of Auggie Pullman. Born with a terrible facial deformity, this shy, bright ten-year-old has been home-schooled by his parents for his whole life, in an attempt to protect him from the stares and cruelty of the outside world. Now, for the first time, Auggie is being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. The thing is, Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all? Through the voices of Auggie, his big sister Via, and his new friends Jack and Summer, Wonder follows Auggie's journey through his first year at Beecher Prep. Frank, powerful, warm and often heart-breaking, Wonder is a book you'll read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.

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"A story of intense action and intense introspection . . . a beautifully told lesson in empathy that requires that the reader find sympathy for each of the principle actors in the story. Palacio is a wonderful storyteller and her characters are bright, well-rounded and intensely likeable. Wonder is a beautiful book that is full of sorrow and triumph, emotional without being manipulative - highly recommended." - Cory Doctorow, boingboing.net

"Can I just say right now that I loved Wonder by R.J. Palacio? I want EVERYONE to read it. (That's right, I shouted!) In fact, if it were out right now I'd be buying copies to give to other people to read. I loved it, it was so sweet and real. It's sad, funny, inspiring, infuriating, eye opening and awesome! It's hard for me to express just how much I loved this book. It's an eye opener for any age" - Attack of the Book

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    Alison5

    March 2013

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    Every teacher in the country needs to read this book.

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    Alisha

    February 2013

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    This was one of the best young adult books I've read. The characters had depth via interesting personalities and believable back stories and the storyline was well-paced and well-developed. I fell in love with the titular character and thought about him long after I'd read the last page!