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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face--who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now!
I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie's point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie's point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
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This novel is easily in my top 10. It was an amazing opportunity to take a walk in the shoes of an incredible cast of characters. I laughed, I cried, I cheered, and I was left in wonder. This novel will stand the test of time!
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This was a good middle grades read, though I wasn't as in love as many of the other reviewers. In particular, I think the sister's boyfriend's perspective should have been cut from the book. He wasn't central to the narrative and his perspective didn't interest me. There also wasn't time to fully develop him. The time would have been better spent more fully developing the sister's former best friend.
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WHEN GIVEN THE CHOICE BETWEEN BEING RIGHT OR BEING KIND, CHOOSE KIND.
This book is so perfect.
I imagine it's difficult to be an adult (author) and accurately portray a younger character's thoughts/words/actions. Palacio is spot on with Auggie. He is spot on with the other children. He is spot on with an older sibling. He is also spot on as a parent. And it was as a parent that I read this book, which may have contributed to me crying no less than half a dozen times.
"Why do I have to be so ugly, Mommy?" I whispered.
"No, baby, you're not..."
"I know I am."
She kissed me all over my face. She kissed my eyes that came down too far. She kissed my cheeks that looked punched in. She kissed my tortoise mouth. She said soft words that I know were meant to help me, but words can't change my face.
A beautiful, well-written, perceptive book. The words "recommended age group" do not apply to this book. It needs to be read by every single person out there.
This book is so perfect.
I imagine it's difficult to be an adult (author) and accurately portray a younger character's thoughts/words/actions. Palacio is spot on with Auggie. He is spot on with the other children. He is spot on with an older sibling. He is also spot on as a parent. And it was as a parent that I read this book, which may have contributed to me crying no less than half a dozen times.
"Why do I have to be so ugly, Mommy?" I whispered.
"No, baby, you're not..."
"I know I am."
She kissed me all over my face. She kissed my eyes that came down too far. She kissed my cheeks that looked punched in. She kissed my tortoise mouth. She said soft words that I know were meant to help me, but words can't change my face.
A beautiful, well-written, perceptive book. The words "recommended age group" do not apply to this book. It needs to be read by every single person out there.
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