Wonder

By R. J. Palacio

What is it about?

Auggie, a boy with a facial difference, starts attending school. R. J. Palacio tells the story through several perspectives, widening the view beyond one child’s experience of belonging.

Who might enjoy it?

For readers interested in friendship, school pressure and how people see each other. Follow one incident across viewpoints and ask what each narrator knows—and what they miss.

Things to consider

Bullying, prejudice and emotional family moments. Make space for a reader’s own experiences without asking them to disclose anything personal.

A question to take into your reading

When does being friendly require more than saying something kind?

Premise and publication context: Publisher: Wonder. Reading-fit suggestions and discussion questions are MWC editorial guidance.

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