Auggie says, early on, "I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." He is an average 10-year-old in many ways except that he has never been in public school because of a facial deformity he was born with that has required numerous surgeries and hospital visits over the course of his young life. But Auggie is about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep.
This story follows Auggie, his family, and classmates through the year and how different people react, or don't, to Auggie. There are immediate friends, bullies, and eventual friends throughout the course of the year.
This was one of the best books I read this summer because it is an amazing story. It doesn't matter that Auggie is 10. This book is geared for all ages because of Auggie and how he handles himself, his detractors, and his family and their apprehension about sending him to school.
I would recommend this book to everyone! Some of my teachers are thinking about using this book in their classroom as a read-aloud with their classes, which I am really excited about. I will also be adding this title to my book talk rotation too!
Happy Reading!!
