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Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder

by R.J. Palacio
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  • Feb 14, 2012, 320 pages
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cooper

so good
I loved it so much that I will watch the movie!
kylie

great book
This was overall a great book, I loved it! Great kids book.
Angelina

Good Book
I love this book!
olivia

so good
I loved it so much. I learned that if your face is messed up, don't laugh but try to make friends with him, say hi or say hello, be nice with him or her.
lele

amazed!
I just love this book, it is a real friendship story!
Natalia

Wonder
It is a great book that makes you realize how you should treat others and don't judge people by the way they look.
Cooper

Review
A Great book of inspiration!
unicorn

Can we go know
I loved it in Spanish and English.

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