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Wonder

Title: Wonder Genre: Bluebonnet Author: R.J. Palacio Major Awards: New York Times Best Seller, Texas Bluebonnet Award master list Age Group: 3rd-8th grade Wonder is an incredibly moving story about a fifth-grade boy named Auggie. Auggie has a condition called Mandibulofacial Dysostosis, which is a malformation of the facial structures. Up until this point, Auggie has been homeschooled. The thought of him going to "real school" is enough to send him into a panic. In this story, the reader gets a front-row seat into the life of a child with a major disability tackling school for the first time. Different people in Auggie's life also write about their perspective on Auggie and his disability. Auggie knows that he is anything but normal, but the reader sees a shift in his confidence throughout the story. He goes from a child who is afraid to be seen and stared at, to a child who does not let his disability define him. Along the way, he discovers who his...

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Hi, friends! My name is Melanie, and here I will be writing book reviews based on the books I read in my Children's Literature class. A little bit about me: I am the second oldest of five children, and I love spending time with my family. I also love to bake and spend at least once a week baking up sweet treats! I also love being outdoors and taking walks with my dog, Paisley. My faith is the most important thing in my life. Without Jesus, I would not be the person I am today. I'm so grateful for the relationship I have with Him! Thanks for stopping by! Melanie