Series and Book #: none
Pages: 310
Summary:
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a
facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until
now. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been
the new kid, then you know how hard that 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?
R. J. Palacio did something I don't think a lot of authors would be able to accomplish. Walking into the mind of a ten year old with a facial deformity can't be easy, and it must be even harder to translate his thoughts into something poignant and understandable to an adult, or a young adult.
Auggie was such a sweetheart. He was so realistic that I can imagine him being out there somewhere battling people who only see his face and not his personality. He wasn't naïve. He knew what was going on and he had the courage to continue on with his life. Not only did R. J. give us Auggie's perspective but she also offered the thoughts of Auggie's friends and family. That gave a different view to what was going on, because although Auggie wasn't a naïve kid, he was kinder than others would have been in his situation.
Even though this isn't a young adult book per say, its still a great read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
The Cover: Simple and creative.
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