Praise for WONDER:
#1"New York Times"bestseller
ASchool Library JournalBest of Children's Books 2012
APublishers WeeklyBest of Children's Books 2012
AKirkus ReviewsBest of Children's Books 2012
ABooklistBest of Children's Books 2012
""Wonder"is essentially ... a wonder. It's well-written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that, "Wonder"touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever.Do yourself a favor and read this book your life will be better for it." -Nicholas Sparks, #1"New York Times"bestselling author
Slate.com, October 10, 2012:
""Wonder"is the best kids' book of the year."
Entertainment Weekly, February 17, 2012, "The Top 10 Things We Love This Week: "
"In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for."
The New York Times, April 8, 2012:
"Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder, ' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill."
The Wall Street Journal, June 9, 2012:
"What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's story The result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.
The Huffington Post,
March 1, 2012: "It's in the bigger themes that Palacio's writing shines. This book is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness."
January 2013: "I think every mother and father would be better for having read it. Auggie's parents -- who are never named in the book, and don't even get to narrate a chapter of their own -- are powerful examples not only of how to shelter and strengthen a child with heartbreaking facial anomalies, but also of how to be a loving advocate to any kid."
The London Times, "The Top 100 People to Watch in 2012: "
"The breakout publishing sensation of 2012 will come courtesy of Palacio [and] is destined to go the way of Mark Haddon's"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"and then some."
"Full of heart, full of truth, "Wonder"is a book about seeing the beauty that's all around us.I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman."
-Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of"When You Reach Me
""It is the deceptive simplicity andhonesty of the work that make"Wonder"so memorable.Every single character seems real and well drawn and oh-so human...This book is beautiful." -Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning author of"Bud, Not Buddy"
"A beautiful story of kindness and courage.There are many real and well-developed characters, and they each have their shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest." -Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of"Moon Over Manifest"
""Wonder"isa beautifully told story about heartache, love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting to be a better person." -Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery honor-winning author of"Lily's Crossing"and"Pictures of Hollis Woods"
""Wonder"is a shining jewel ofa storythatcannot help but encouragereadersof all ages to do better, to be better, in how they treat others in life.I'm totally in love with this novel." -Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of"My Secret Bully," "Confessions of a Former Bully," "Better Than You," and"Just Kidding"
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2012:
Few first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just another face in the crowd.
Starred Review, Booklist, February 1, 2012:
Palacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful, and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but ultimately warm-hearted community.
Starred Review, School Library Journal, February 1, 2012:
"Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book.""
"Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2011:
A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder. "
Praise for WONDER:
#1New York Timesbestseller
ASchool Library JournalBest of Children's Books 2012
APublishers WeeklyBest of Children's Books 2012
AKirkus ReviewsBest of Children's Books 2012
ABooklistBest of Children's Books 2012
"Wonderis essentially ... a wonder. It's well-written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that,
Wondertouches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever.
Do yourself a favor and read this book your life will be better for it." -
Nicholas Sparks, #1
New York Timesbestselling author
Slate.com, October 10, 2012: "
Wonderis the best kids' book of the year."
Entertainment Weekly, February 17, 2012, The Top 10 Things We Love This Week: "In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for."
The New York Times, April 8, 2012: "Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder, ' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill."
The Wall Street Journal, June 9, 2012: "What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's story The result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.
The Huffington Post,
March 1, 2012: "It's in the bigger themes that Palacio's writing shines. This book is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness."
January 2013: "I think every mother and father would be better for having read it. Auggie's parents -- who are never named in the book, and don't even get to narrate a chapter of their own -- are powerful examples not only of how to shelter and strengthen a child with heartbreaking facial anomalies, but also of how to be a loving advocate to any kid."
The London Times, The Top 100 People to Watch in 2012: "The breakout publishing sensation of 2012 will come courtesy of Palacio [and] is destined to go the way of Mark Haddon's
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Timeand then some."
"Full of heart, full of truth,
Wonderis a book about seeing the beauty that's all around us.
I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman."
-
Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of
When You Reach Me
"It is the deceptive simplicity andhonesty of the work that make
Wonderso memorable.
Every single character seems real and well drawn and oh-so human...This book is beautiful." -
Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning author of
Bud, Not Buddy "
A beautiful story of kindness and courage.There are many real and well-developed characters, and they each have their shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest." -
Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of
Moon Over Manifest "
Wonderis
a beautifully told story about heartache, love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting to be a better person." -
Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery honor-winning author of
Lily's Crossingand
Pictures of Hollis Woods "Wonderis a shining jewel of
a storythatcannot help but encouragereadersof all ages to do better, to be better, in how they treat others in life.I'm totally in love with this novel." -
Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of
My Secret Bully,
Confessions of a Former Bully,
Better Than You, and
Just Kidding Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2012:
Few first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just another face in the crowd.
Starred Review, Booklist, February 1, 2012:
Palacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful, and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but ultimately warm-hearted community.
Starred Review, School Library Journal, February 1, 2012: "Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book.
"
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2011: A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder. "
Praise for WONDER:
#1 New York Times bestseller
A School Library Journal Best of Children's Books 2012
A Publishers Weekly Best of Children's Books 2012
A Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books 2012
A Booklist Best of Children's Books 2012
-Wonder is essentially ... a wonder. It's well-written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that,
Wonder touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever.
Do yourself a favor and read this book - your life will be better for it.- -
Nicholas Sparks, #1
New York Timesbestselling author
Slate.com, October 10, 2012: -
Wonder is the best kids' book of the year.-
Entertainment Weekly, February 17, 2012, The Top 10 Things We Love This Week: -In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for.-
The New York Times, April 8, 2012: -Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder, ' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill.-
The Wall Street Journal, June 9, 2012: -What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's story...The result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.-
The Huffington Post,
March 1, 2012: -It's in the bigger themes that Palacio's writing shines. This book is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness.-
January 2013: -I think every mother and father would be better for having read it. Auggie's parents -- who are never named in the book, and don't even get to narrate a chapter of their own -- are powerful examples not only of how to shelter and strengthen a child with heartbreaking facial anomalies, but also of how to be a loving advocate to any kid.-
The London Times, The Top 100 People to Watch in 2012: -The breakout publishing sensation of 2012 will come courtesy of Palacio [and] is destined to go the way of Mark Haddon's
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and then some.-
-Full of heart, full of truth,
Wonder is a book about seeing the beauty that's all around us.
I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman.-
-
Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of
When You Reach Me
-It is the deceptive simplicity and honesty of the work that make
Wonder so memorable.
Every single character seems real and well drawn and oh-so human...This book is beautiful.- -
Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning author of
Bud, Not Buddy -
A beautiful story of kindness and courage. There are many real and well-developed characters, and they each have their shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest.- -
Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of
Moon Over Manifest -
Wonder is
a beautifully told story about heartache, love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting to be a better person.- -
Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery honor-winning author of
Lily's Crossing and
Pictures of Hollis Woods -Wonder is a shining jewel of
a story that cannot help but encourage readers of all ages to do better, to be better, in how they treat others in life. I'm totally in love with this novel.- -
Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of
My Secret Bully,
Confessions of a Former Bully,
Better Than You, and
Just Kidding Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2012:
-Few first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just another face in the crowd.-
Starred Review, Booklist, February 1, 2012:
-Palacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful, and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but ultimately warm-hearted community.-
Starred Review, School Library Journal, February 1, 2012: -Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book.
-
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2011: -A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder.-
Praise for WONDER: #1
New York Times bestseller
A School Library Journal Best of Children's Books
A Publishers Weekly Best of Children's Books
A Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books
A Booklist Best of Children's Books
"
Wonder is essentially ... a wonder. It's well-written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that,
Wonder touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever.
Do yourself a favor and read this book - your life will be better for it." -
Nicholas Sparks, #1
New York Timesbestselling author
Slate.com "
Wonder is the best kids' book of the year."
Entertainment Weekly: "In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for."
The New York Times: "Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder, ' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boy...
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