Wonder
About this book
Wonder is a children's novel written by R. J. Palacio,[2] published on 14 February 2012. R. J. Palacio wrote Wonder after an incident where her son noticed a girl with a severe facial difference and started to cry. Fearing he would react badly, Palacio attempted to remove her son from the situation so as not to upset the girl and her family but ended up worsening the situation. Natalie Merchant's song of the same name made her realize that the incident could illustrate a valuable lesson. Palacio was inspired by Merchant's lyrics and she began writing. She named the book directly after the song and used the song's chorus as the prologue of the first chapter.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 1222863 readers · 320 pages · ≈ 5 h 56 m · Light
How long does it take to read Wonder?
About ≈ 5 h 56 m — 320 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Wonder?
320 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Wonder?
It sits on the Psychology, Young Adult, Fiction shelves.
Has Wonder been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Wonder (2018), Wonder (2017).
Is Wonder in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Wonder?
The main characters include August Pullman.
Where does Wonder take place?
It is set in Beecher Prep, New York, Manhattan during 2011.
Who wrote Wonder?
R. J. Palacio.