Wonder

Wonder, by R.J. Palacio

My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.

"Wonder" is about a physically deformed boy August Pullman (Auggie) who wishes to be treated normally. He attends public school for the first time in his life. The book also goes into other people's perspective of August

I read this book a while ago, and although it's fairly short, it still tells a great story. I absolutely loved it! I think that this book can really teach both children and adults a great message, one that they should take forward in life, and that is, to not judge people on the way they look, don't judge a book by it's cover. I actually found this book quite inspiring, a young boy, who doesn't feel accepted, takes a huge step out of his comfort zone, and confronts the issue, rather than just avoiding people and the issue for the rest of his life, I know for a fact I would find it hard to do that.

I really think this book has opened my eyes, showing me how the little things I do can make people feel, even if it's things I don't even realise I'm doing. Since reading this book, I feel I have treated people differently, people who may not look the same as me, I don't avoid looking them in the eyes, or avoid any physical contact what-so-ever. I make sure I treat them the same as I would treat anyone else, they feel the same as I do, they hurt just as much as I do.  I would seriously recommend reading this books, maybe it will open your eyes, and teach you a few things too. :)