A boy with a facial deformity starts fifth grade, facing challenges to fit in at a new school. An uplifting story of family, friendship, and acceptance.
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A boy with a facial deformity starts fifth grade, facing challenges to fit in at a new school. An uplifting story of family, friendship, and acceptance.
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school―until now. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances? R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, liv...
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Minor bullying incidents; no graphic violence.
Mild language used infrequently.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
No religious themes present.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
No occult or demonology content present.
Subtle themes of inclusion and acceptance.
No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Moderate focus on bullying and social rejection due to physical appearance.
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