This story finally reveals the bully’s side of the story. From the very first day Auggie and Julian met, it was clear they were never going to be friends. The Julian Chapter gives readers a chance to hear from Wonder’s most controversial character. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances? The thing is Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. Wonder was praised by the Wall Street Journal as “a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” Since the book’s release in 2012, more than five million copies have been sold in the US alone.August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school-until now. Natalie Merchant’s song "Wonder” inspired the title for the series, while the chorus serves as the prologue for the first chapter. The incident stuck with her, prompting her to begin a story about a young boy with a similar condition. Palacio’s inspiration for Wonder, her debut novel, came from an incident in her own life when her youngest son cried upon seeing a girl with a severe facial deformity. Their compelling performances help you appreciate the struggles Auggie faces and the emotions surrounding them. From friends and family to total strangers, the voices of Diana Steele, Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd, Michael Chamberlain, Scott Merriman, and Taylor Ann Krahn capture the way Auggie experiences the world and the world experiences Auggie. Join a team of six narrators throughout the Wonder series as you explore Auggie’s story from not only his own perspective, but also through the eyes of the people who pass through his life. Palacio’s reassuring messages of self-acceptance, friendship, and hope are certain to resonate with young listeners.
Listen as Auggie succeeds in the strange world of Beecher Prep, despite the cruelty of other children, as he meets people who help him grow. Meanwhile, his sister, Olivia, has her own conflicts as she struggles between supporting her brother and acclimating to life at a school where no one knows of his condition.
When grown-ups often recoil at the sight of him, how will kids react?ĭespite his determination to be accepted, Auggie faces many hardships at his new school, including bullying by enemies and even some so-called friends. But he is unsure about starting fifth grade because of his facial deformities. Discover Wonder, the series about the pain of looking different and the power of friendship that inspired the Choose Kind movement.Īugust Pullman just wants to be a regular kid in a regular school.
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