Amy B. (BaileysBooks) reviewed on 5/27/2015 + 491 more book reviews

I really wasnt sure what to expect with this book, but I am pleased to say that I really enjoyed it.

Wonder is a rare book. It takes on an incredibly difficult subject (the severe facial deformity of a 10-year-old boy) and makes that story applicable to adults and children alike. It is a book that begs to be discussed, and it offers a wide range of topics for book clubs, classrooms, and the family dinner table.

Adults will find it to be a deceptively easy read, and younger readers should find themselves challenged by the actions of their peers. The majority of the book is just the same story being told again from a different characters perspective. While this adds depth for more advanced readers, it might pose a challenge to younger ones.

In all, I found this to be an incredibly honest and thought-provoking book. It struck that difficult balance between saying too much or not enough, and it is able to challenge the reader on multiple levels. I would highly recommend this book for anyone ages 5th grade and up.

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