Summary, Analysis, and Review of R.J. Palacio's Wonder PLEASE NOTE: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of R.J. Palacio's Wonder includes a summary of the book, review, analysis & key takeaways, and a detailed About the Author section PREVIEW: Wonder is a children's novel about a bright, kind, intuitive ten-year-old who has severe facial abnormalities. August Auggie Pullman was born with a rare genetic disorder. He has endured a lot in his short life, including twenty-seven surgeries and the cruelty of strangers who recoil from his unusual appearance. But nothing could quite prepare him for the challenge he must now face: his first year of middle school. Until recently, August, who lives in Manhattan, led a fairly sheltered life with his devoted parents and his fifteen-year-old sister. He's been homeschooled for his entire life, but his parents think it's time to send him out into the world. The idea frightens