Wonder

Audie Award Nominee, Children's Titles for Ages 8-12, 2013 August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now. Hes about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if youve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that hes just like them, despite appearances? R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and writing that shines with spare emotional power.