"Wonder" by R.J. Palacio tells the heartfelt story of August Pullman, a boy born with a facial difference that has prevented him from attending a mainstream school. As he enters fifth grade at Beecher Prep, August faces the challenges of fitting in and being accepted by his peers. Through multiple perspectives, the novel explores themes of kindness, empathy, and the importance of looking beyond appearances. As August navigates friendships, family dynamics, and bullying, he learns the power of courage and the impact of acceptance, ultimately inspiring those around him to embrace their own differences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .

R. J. Palacio lives in New York City with her family and a black dog called Bear. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, WONDER, has sold 5 million copies worldwide.