Author: R.J. Palacio Book Color: Purple
Book Genre: Realistic Fiction Summary: August "Auggie" Pullman isn't like most ordinary ten-year-old boys. Sure, he loves to play the Xbox and eat ice cream and hang out with friends like any normal kid, but the thing about Auggie is that he was born with a facial deformity. Because he's had about twenty-seven surgeries in his whole life to help fix parts of his face, he has never been to a real school and has been homeschooled by his mom. Then, his parents decide to enroll him into Beecher Prep for his fifth grade year. Now in a public school where even more people can see is extraordinary face, all Auggie wants to do is just fit in so he won't be picked on, talked about, or stared at as much. He makes friends with Summer and Jack and begins to open up and let people see that he is just an ordinary kid, just like them, though different his face may seem. Personal Review: This book was one of the most heartwarming books I've ever read. That's saying a lot coming from me! Even better, this story is told from different points of view. During one part, you might see the world through Auggie's eyes, the next you might see it through his friend Summer's. Whoever is talking, you'll always get a glimpse of what each person's life is like after they get to know Auggie. Recommendation: I would recommend this book for people who like realistic fiction, who want to know more about how facial deformity affects people, who want to read a very heartwarming story, and who like first-person/third-person omniscient books with different points of view. Auggie is a sweet character that pretty much all avid readers will love as a character. P.S: They are making a movie out of this, and it comes out in November. For more information on the movie version, click here to watch the official trailer. Click here if you want to buy this book. It's truly a wonder!
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Bridgette Gadd
6/4/2017 07:36:37 pm
I don't know who I loved more--Auggie or Summer! This book is an all-ages, heart-warming story that reminds us we can make a difference in someone's life and inspire others to do the same. I was delighted by the movie trailer and it seems to be well-cast so I cannot wait to see it!
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