Wonder (Wonder, #1) in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

Dec 25, 2012 Beth Given rated it liked it · review of another edition

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A good, heartwarming story with a great message. Here is a children's novel that I can actually see children reading -- which is a good thing -- except that, based on the buzz I'd heard about it, I was expecting near-Newbery material along the same lines as The Wednesday Wars or Inside Out & Back Again (so that's why only three stars from me). Still, this would be a great book for parents to share with their nine- or ten- or eleven-year-old to help facilitate a discussion about friendship, kindn ...more

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Nov 20, 2017 Amy Ellis rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is a re-read for me, but this time, I read it out loud to my kids. I loved it so much more the second time and had a hard time getting through it without crying. I have never seen my kids go so crazy over a book before. They begged me to keep reading for hours, and we have had so many good discussions. This book is not just about accepting people with disabilities--it's about how to treat humans. A definite must-read for anyone. ...more

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May 29, 2014 DJ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was a great YA book. My 10 year old read it and recommended that I read it after him. I'm so happy I did! The characters were realistic and the story was heartwarming. I loved seeing the story through so many different perspectives. If you have a child 10-14, they should read this book!
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Nov 25, 2017 Dana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary." --J.M. Barrie, as quoted by Mr. Tushman in Wonder.

When we were making plans to go see the movie, I decided I should read the book first, and so I borrowed it from my daughter. I'm glad I did. It's an inspiring story and does a great job of showing the perspective of not only Auggie but the other characters as well. The book is broken up into sections that allow the reader to at times see the same event from different characters' viewpoint, sh ...more

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Sep 18, 2015 Amy Ellis rated it really liked it

Cute, uplifting read about a boy with facial deformities told from a few perspectives. I love stories that portray happy families and also intersperse lots of music quotes. This was such a sweet gem with some really good characters and an inspiring message...loved it!

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