Part One: Auggie Summary

"Wonder" by R. J. Palacio tells the story of ten-year-old August. The boy was born with a face that horrifies most who look upon it. Over the years, he had countless surgeries, so he was homeschooled. Now, he's about to enter the fifth grade in a regular school. This story is told from his perspective as well as from his sister's, her boyfriend's and friends' perspectives.

Starting school isn't easy since the kids and teachers have a hard time looking at Auggie. Still, he enjoys it and thinks he has a goof friend. On Halloween, he discovers that his friend isn't really his friend, and it crushes him.

Part One: August

Ordinary - Ten years old, the main character is not an ordinary boy. He feels ordinary on the inside, but people respond to him as if he is...