WONDER by R. J. Palacio
Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
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Here are some reading guidelines for the Fall Conversation Café book:
What does the book reveal about social issues?
Who tells the story?
Whose story is this?
What did you think the author was saying to you?
How did the book make you think about your own life?
What associations (movies – songs – current events) were triggered in your mind?
Do any of the themes relate to topics or events in the news?
To whom would you recommend this book?
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