![]() ![]() For my particular group of fourth-grade students, I focus on the theme of identity. There are countless themes that could describe Wonder: family, friendship, coming of age, kindness, isolation, empathy. ![]() Throughout all of Auggie’s many trials and tribulations, he shows the people around him the real meaning of courage, compassion, and understanding. ![]() Although he has the unwavering support of his family, faculty, and friends, he also faces some mean-spirited behavior from peers and their parents. As he begins fifth grade at Beecher Prep Middle School, Auggie maneuvers the many social challenges he encounters including making friends, fitting in, and dealing with betrayal. His parents, while knowing that he is scared, are also aware that Auggie needs a more well-rounded education than what they can provide for him at home. After being homeschooled all of his life, Auggie faces the reality of attending school for the first time. Wonder is a story about a 10-year-old-boy born with a craniofacial abnormality who has undergone countless surgeries in his young life. ![]()
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