Monday, November 13, 2017

"Wonder" Book Review @RJPalacio



‘’Let us all meet each other with a smile.’’- Mother Teresa  This quote is a good theme for the book Wonder because the smallest gesture can make the greatest impact on someone's life. August (Auggie) Pullman was a child just like everyone else who wanted to fit in. As a young boy, he was diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome, which causes facial deformities. His parents decided to protect him from the horror of people and the comments they can make by home schooling him. When he reached grade five, he and his family decided to give public schooling a try. Auggie was then enrolled in Beecher Prep school in the fall. Wonder takes you through the journey of ten year old August Pullman and the problems he faces during his first public school year. Auggie learns that kindness from one person can make all the difference in the world. I hope that Wonder, by R.J. Palacio inspires you to be loving towards all and be an over all kinder person. Go check out Wonder by R.J Palacio, and also 365 Days of Wonder, both of which are bound to make you smile. Wonder, the movie, first premieres on November 17th, 2017.  #choosekind
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  1. LHNovember 14, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Kindness is contagious. Sounds like an inspiring read!

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  2. ValNovember 15, 2017 at 3:42 AM

    I want to read this book! People need to smile just a bit more😁

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  3. AnonymousNovember 15, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    Give kind to get kind!

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  4. Scott NewcombNovember 15, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    Great book review! Always #ChooseKind!

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  5. Wm ChamberlainNovember 16, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    How much of an impact can books with these types of themes have on the pre-teen/early teen crowd? Do you think that kids can be positively impacted by them? Do you think that the kids who are most likely to choose to read this kind of book are already going to #ChooseKind? Do you discuss the themes of these types of books with your friends?

    Mr. C
    NoelTigers.com

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsNovember 17, 2017 at 2:58 PM

      These types of books can have a major impact on preteens and teens. I feel as they open teens eyes to the point where they see that there is more in the world than just their own personal problems. I do believe that teens can be positively impacted by ''Wonder''. I read this book in third grade with my mother, and again in sixth grade with my reading class. Even the troublemakers and kids who slept during most classes, thoroughly enjoyed this book! Everyday I do my best to #choosekind throughout every action I make. I can see everyone picking up this book and being impacted by it, but I feel as though it is going to impact those who do not #choosekind more than those who do, because they are more bound to see that they can change and should change how they go about their actions in this world. I find myself relating simple things in my daily life back to the themes or lessons that ''Wonder'' has taught me and enjoy sharing them with my friends! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my review and ask me these questions!

      Tutus and Book Reviews

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    2. Wm ChamberlainNovember 21, 2017 at 7:02 AM

      Unfortunately I haven't taught reading in years, my students don't seem to want to talk books with me anymore. (I teach social studies now.) I really miss having these conversations in class.

      I am glad you wrote that the even slightly motivated like this book. I have several that I can recommend it to now :)

      I see you are using the #choosekind hashtag. Is this something you are seeing in your school? I see it is mainly used with the book/movie. How are the students in your school leveraging this meme?

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    3. Tutus and Book ReviewsJanuary 14, 2018 at 6:28 PM

      Unfortunately, I am not seeing this hashtag much at my school. My teachers try their best to get the message across to others about being kind, but in middle school, being kind is not most teenagers top priority. Throughout the years, I can see kids losing their passion to be kind to others, they feel as if they don't have time or have better things to do. Holding the door opened or giving someone a compliment is like foreign language to most teens. I feel as if this hashtag needs to be spread through schools because people need more kindness in their lives. #choosekind has been my motto to follow for a long time and I hope that it sticks with others just as it has stuck with me. I feel as if the world needs more books/movies that motivate others to be kind! Thanks for asking me these questions!

      Tutus and Book Reviews.

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  6. UnknownNovember 16, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    This is such an amazing book! My 11-year-old daughter and I read it this past year, and she went right away to the follow-up book, Auggie and Me. Great pick for your first review!

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsNovember 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM

      Thank you so much! This is my favorite book by far! I read ''Wonder'' with my mother a few years ago, and it is something that we still bond over today!

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  7. UnknownNovember 17, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    Excellent review! I just finished reading it with my daughters and always recommend it to my fifth grade students. Definitely one of my favorites!! #kindnessisfree

    Mindy Lisi

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsNovember 20, 2017 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you so much for reading my review! ''Wonder'' is also one of my all-time favorites too!

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  8. Steven W. AndersonNovember 20, 2017 at 7:05 AM

    I can't wait to share this book with my daughter. Great review!

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsNovember 20, 2017 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you so much! I hope you and your daughter enjoy this book as much as I do!

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  9. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    Loved reading your review! ​Being kind doesn't have to be hard. Most times it is the random acts of kindness that mean the most​​. #ChooseKind

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsNovember 20, 2017 at 5:44 PM

      I agree, I find that one person making a small but kind comment can brighten someones entire day! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog!

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  10. Angela MaiersNovember 20, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    I LOVE this book. Thank you for your wonderful review. The hashtag #ChooseKind is so on point with our message and mission with #Choose2Matter

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsNovember 20, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you very much! I love your message of #Choose2Matter!

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  11. The Nerdy TeacherNovember 27, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    This is such a thoughtful review. Kindness wins is something we should all remember. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and keep up the blogging!

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsJanuary 14, 2018 at 6:34 PM

      Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog! I agree one-hundred percent that kindness wins!

      Tutus and Book Reviews

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  12. UnknownNovember 27, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    Thank you for your review! I loved the book and am looking forward to seeing the movie. Keep blogging and dancing! Both tell an important expressive story. #ChooseKind

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsJanuary 14, 2018 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you Clara! Blogging and dancing are very specials parts of my life!

      Tutus and Book Reviews

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  13. inpiDecember 1, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    I loved your review and I'll show it to my young students. They have been watching the movie's trailer on you tube, but the book hasn't been translated in Portuguese yet.#ChooseKind http://cadescrita.Edublogs.org

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    1. Tutus and Book ReviewsJanuary 14, 2018 at 6:41 PM

      I can not wait for ''Wonder'' to be translated in Portuguese, I hope your students love it as much as I do! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog!

      Tutus and Book Reviews

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  14. inpiDecember 1, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    I loved your review and I'll show it to my young students. They have been watching the movie's trailer on you tube, but the book hasn't been translated in Portuguese yet.#ChooseKind http://cadescrita.Edublogs.org

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  15. UnknownJuly 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM

    Hello! My name is Claire and I am in school to become an English teacher. It was so much fun stumbling upon your blog and I think it's absolutely wonderful that you are writing book reviews. Your blog title is so creative! "Wonder" is such a great book about how one person can change the way people think. It's so wonderful that you read it. Keep reading, keep writing, and keep sharing your knowledge! #choosekind sweet girl!

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