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.
It's well-written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. Collections without a Wonder following may wish to forgo purchase, as readers unfamiliar with the fictional counterpart may not see the value in this work.- Cindy Wall, Southington Library & Museum, CT Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Ī School Library Journal Best of Children's BooksĪ Publishers Weekly Best of Children's BooksĪ Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books The quality of the selections, the closure obtained from the added Wonder details, and the thought-provoking opportunities for teachers, parents, and students make this a recommended purchase for libraries where Wonder is popular. What seems by description a novelty item is in fact anything but. These salutary compositions fill in missing details from the original story, provide an update for the characters, and expand on the meaning of the precepts. Browne, with intermittent input from Wonder's most important characters. Each month concludes with a written offering from Mr. Presented in calendar format, including the month and day, though not the year, the 365 precepts are collected from great literary efforts, the annals of history, and the contributions of child readers of Wonder, chosen by Palacio herself. Browne discovering his love of precepts in a line from a book written by his namesake, the 17th-century English author Thomas Browne: "We carry within us the wonders we seek around us." What follows is an incredible collection of sayings, many that emphasize the importance of kindness. Gr 3-7-Palacio's masterpiece, Wonder (Knopf, 2012), has spawned a nonfiction companion featuring precepts, or words to live by, from Beecher Prep's beloved teacher Mr. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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