Children's · Young adult
Wonder
Auggie Pullman, who was born with a facial difference and has been homeschooled, starts fifth grade at a mainstream school. The story is told by several voices, including his classmates and his sister.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2012
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 315
- Format
- Book 1 of 1 in Wonder
Read this if you want an uplifting, kind story about empathy that works for both younger and older readers.
Skip this if you prefer subtle, complex fiction or dislike messages that are stated openly.
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Quick answers about Wonder
- What is Wonder about?
- Auggie Pullman, who was born with a facial difference and has been homeschooled, starts fifth grade at a mainstream school. The story is told by several voices, including his classmates and his sister.
- Who should read Wonder?
- Read it if you want an uplifting, kind story about empathy that works for both younger and older readers. Skip it if you prefer subtle, complex fiction or dislike messages that are stated openly.
- How long and how fast is Wonder?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 315 pages, first published in 2012.
- Does Wonder have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Bullying.
- Can I borrow Wonder for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Wonder; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Wonder?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Charlotte's Web, Holes.
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