August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school-until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kis then you'll know how hard it can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?
I loved this book. I don't know how else to start this other than saying how much I enjoyed it! I had read a few reviews on it beforehand, and was still not entirely sold, but as soon as I read the first page I knew I would love it. It made me laugh, cry and I just feel like picking it up and reading it again. August was such a strong character and he was so funny, this book made me laugh throughout it. It has to be one of my favourite books this year, if not my favourite.
This book is told in 6 different perspectives- these being August, Via, Summer, Jack, Justin and Miranda- which I was not expecting at all. I really enjoyed hearing about all these people, all their back stories which also gave us a more rounded picture of other characters in the book. They were also all very well developed, even the smaller characters.
I was so surprised today, after I finished this book, to find out it was actually intended for a younger audience, however that did not stop me from enjoying it. This is the type of book that I feel everyone- no matter how old- should read. It was so inspiring, and more than just a book
Wonder also shows how there is good in even the seemingly bad people, and just how much people can surprise you.
August never felt sorry for himself, he was such an optimistic character which made me love him all the more.
Basically, I adored this book and I urge everybody to read it!
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