Wonder

A celebration of a truly extraordinary book and author, this very special edition brings together Wonder and its companion book, Auggie & Me, together for the first timeWonder was first published in 2012. Since then it has become a critically acclaimed, multi-million global bestseller, and been transformed into a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. Its simple message of asking children and adults to #ChooseKind has sparked a global movement, and its status as a modern classic is assured.This beautiful special edition contains the original text of Wonder, and also its companion novel, Auggie & Me, which follows the stories of Julian, Charlotte and Christopher, and their relationships with the unforgettable Auggie Pullman.

“Remarkable . . . It has the power to move hearts and change minds”

Guardian
Incredibly charming, brutal and brilliant Observer
It wreaks emotional havoc Independent
Everybody should [read it] Financial Times
Jodi Picoult for beginners Irish Times
It will delight children and adults Telegraph
So authentic you'll swear a kid wrote the book Glamour
Funny, touching, honest, and uplifting - though there's plenty of opportunity for tears, too Daily Mail
Rich and memorable New York Times
Tremendously uplifting and a novel of all-too-rare power . . . an unforgettable, deeply moving character Sunday Express
[A] beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation The Wall Street Journal
[A] glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness The Huffington Post
D[estined to go the way of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and then some . . . It is dark, funny, touching The Times
An amazing book . . . I cried my eyes out Tom Fletcher
What a gem of a story . . . This book made me laugh, made me angry, made me cry Malorie Blackman
Thoughtful but never preach Sophie Kinsella
Wonder is essentially . . . a wonder. [It] touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways Nicholas Sparks
Every page is honest, brave and delightful Laura Dockrill
A powerful read Stylist
A funny, emotional, brilliantly observed story Bella Magazine
It's one of those rare books with almost universal appeal: it will make you laugh, cry and break your heart The Bookseller

R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012, and sold over 16 million copies worldwide.In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me- Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders, and White Bird- A Wonder Story. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Learn more about her at or on Twitter at @RJPalacio.

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