Sneak Peek: Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Welcome to this month’s featured book from our Mother-Son Book Club Guide! We’re thrilled to share a story that’s sure to spark meaningful conversations and fun activities for you and your son.

Book Summary: August Pullman is the ugliest kid in the 5th grade. No, really. Thanks to multiple genetic anomalies, he’ll never look like everyone else. So when Auggie decides to attend public school for the first time, it’s the kind of decision that will change his life—and the lives of the people in his orbit. August, his friends, and his family members take turns narrating as Auggie faces bullies, the lunchroom, and betrayal, as well as the kindness he needs to survive his first year at Beecher Prep.

Palacio, R.J. Wonder. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.

Discussion Question: How did you feel about the book’s structure? What do the different perspectives reveal about Auggie and his impact on those around him?

Snack Idea: American cheese on whole wheat bread

Activity Idea: Notebook with Precepts: Give everyone a notebook to write down their own precept. Share them with each other or create a club poster with all the precepts!

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