Wonder is a book written by R. J. Palacio that explains the life of August Pullman and his first year in middle school. August has a genetic facial deformity that brings him many challenges. The book goes into August's perspective of making friends and getting settled into his new school. This book includes the perspective of other people in August's life as well. This book embodies the experiences of people who are considered different and how they go about living their lives. - Imani, 10th grade teen volunteer
Publisher's description:
Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.