{"title":"Wonder","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"auggie-and-me-three-wonder-stories-r-j-palacio-paperback","title":"Auggie \u0026 Me: Three Wonder Stories by R. J. Palacio - Wonder Companion - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780552574778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Corgi Childrens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuggie \u0026amp; Me returns to the world of the beloved bestseller Wonder, retelling pivotal moments from three unforgettable side characters. Told through the eyes of Julian, Christopher and Charlotte, these interlinked stories deepen the emotional world Auggie Pullman inhabits, exploring courage, guilt, friendship and change. Fans of Wonder will treasure this companion volume, which stands beautifully on its own while enriching the original story with fresh perspective and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuggie \u0026amp; Me: Three Wonder Stories brings together three short novels that expand the universe of R. J. Palacio's phenomenon Wonder. Each story is narrated by a different character orbiting Auggie's world: Julian, the boy who bullied Auggie and whose own struggles are laid bare; Christopher, Auggie's oldest and most loyal childhood friend, wrestling with distance and loyalty; and Charlotte, a classmate quietly navigating her own place within the group. Rather than simply retelling Wonder from new angles, these stories stand as complete, moving narratives in their own right, each shining a light on the ripple effects of kindness, cruelty and courage. Palacio's trademark warmth and honesty are on full display, as she resists easy answers and instead lets her young narrators grapple with real, complicated emotions. Themes of empathy, bullying, family pressure and self-acceptance run throughout, echoing the message that made Wonder a global phenomenon: choose kind. Written in accessible, engaging prose perfect for middle-grade readers, the book works equally well for those who have already read Wonder and for newcomers discovering this world for the first time. It has become a favourite for parents, teachers and reading groups looking to spark conversations about empathy and inclusion in the classroom and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands the beloved Wonder universe with three fresh perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages empathy, kindness and understanding of difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect companion read for fans of Wonder and the film adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, engaging prose ideal for confident middle-grade readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom reading groups and family discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback, ready to gift or add to any bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR. J. Palacio is the pen name of Raquel Jaramillo Palacio, an American author and former graphic designer. She is best known for her bestselling novel Wonder, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and was adapted into a major 2017 film. Born in New York City to Colombian immigrant parents, Palacio studied at the Parsons School of Design before working for many years as a book jacket designer and art director. She now writes full-time and lives in New York with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heartfelt, thought-provoking companion to Wonder that gives voice to the characters around Auggie. Honest, funny and moving, it's a wonderful choice for young readers who want to keep choosing kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly; you will receive the UK edition paperback with the ISBN as shown, brand new and dispatched promptly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R. J. 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Told through the voice of beloved English teacher Mr Browne, this collection gathers 365 inspiring precepts - one for every day of the year - drawn from songs, books, ancient inscriptions and everyday wisdom. Warm, thought-provoking and endlessly quotable, it's an uplifting keepsake for fans of Auggie Pullman and anyone who believes in choosing kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Wonder, readers fell in love with Mr Browne, the English teacher who begins each school year by giving his students a \"precept\" - a motto or maxim to live by. In 365 Days of Wonder, Mr Browne shares a full year's worth of these precepts, each one paired with his own reflections and set against the backdrop of what's happening in Auggie, Julian, Summer and Jack's lives. The precepts themselves come from a dazzling range of sources: song lyrics, children's books, ancient Egyptian tombstone inscriptions, fortune cookies, speeches and letters. Woven throughout are words of wisdom from figures including Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., Confucius and Goethe, alongside more than 100 precepts sent in by real readers of Wonder from around the world. The result is a rich, moving anthology that captures the book's central message - that choosing kindness matters - and expands it into a genuine celebration of empathy, courage and everyday wonder. Written in Palacio's warm, accessible style, it works beautifully as a stand-alone gift book, a classroom read-aloud, or a treasured companion for anyone who has already fallen for Wonder and wants to spend more time in its world. 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