R. J. PALACIO lives in NYC with her husband, two sons, and two
dogs. For more than twenty years, she was an art director and
graphic designer, designing book jackets for other people while
waiting for the perfect time in her life to start writing her own
novel. But one day several years ago, a chance encounter with an
extraordinary child in front of an ice cream store made R. J.
realize that the perfect time to write that novel had finally
come. Wonder is her first novel. She did not design the
cover, but she sure does love it.
Learn more about R.J. Palacio and the world of Wonder at
wonderthebook.com.
Praise for 365 DAYS OF WONDER:
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
“Not only a companion to Wonder, but a wonder in itself.”
Praise for WONDER:
#1 New York Times bestseller
A School Library Journal Best of Children's
Books
A Publishers Weekly Best of Children's Books
A Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books
A Booklist Best of Children's Books
"Wonder is essentially ... a wonder. It's well-written,
engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn
themselves. More than that, Wonder touches the heart in
the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August
Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever. Do
yourself a favor and read this book – your life will be better for
it." - Nicholas Sparks, #1 New York Timesbestselling
author
Slate.com:
"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year."
Entertainment Weekly:
"In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling
page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root
for."
The New York Times:
"Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who
are the real heart of 'Wonder,' and Palacio captures the voices of
girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill."
The Wall Street Journal:
"What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so
lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's
story…The result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making
story of quiet transformation.”
The Huffington Post,
"It's in the bigger themes that Palacio's writing shines. This book
is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity,
fear, and most importantly, kindness."
"Full of heart, full of truth, Wonder is a book about
seeing the beauty that's all around us. I dare you not
to fall in love with Auggie Pullman."
- Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of When You
Reach Me
"It is the deceptive simplicity and honesty of the work that
make Wonder so memorable. Every single character
seems real and well drawn and oh-so human...This book is
beautiful." - Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning
author of Bud, Not Buddy
"A beautiful story of kindness and courage. There are many
real and well-developed characters, and they each have their
shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest."
- Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of Moon
Over Manifest
"Wonder is a beautifully told story about heartache,
love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting
to be a better person." - Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time
Newbery honor-winning author of Lily's
Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods
"Wonder is a shining jewel of a
story that cannot help but encourage readers of
all ages to do better, to be better, in how they treat others
in life. I'm totally in love with this novel."
- Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of My
Secret Bully, Confessions of a Former Bully, Better Than
You, and Just Kidding
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly:
“Few first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the
power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out
for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just
another face in the crowd.”
Starred Review, Booklist:
“Palacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful,
and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing
just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but
ultimately warm-hearted community.”
Starred Review, School Library Journal:
"Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic
conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the
characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews:
“A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder.”
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