Wonder
by R. J. Palacio
August Pullman was born with a severe facial deformity. In Auggie's own words, [He] doesn't look like other kids." Because of his health issues, August hasn't been able to go to regular school with other kids. He's been homeschooled while he has undergone twenty-seven surgeries. When Auggie is finally healthy enough to attend school, he starts 5th grade in a new school surrounded by kids he doesn't know. Throughout the school year, Auggie and the kids in his classes learn a lot about accepting others and handling difficult situations.
Wonder
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Helpful Websites- Accept Others Regardless of their Differences
Kids Against Bullying
www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/kab/#/home
Kids' Health- What is diversity?
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=286&id=2345
Herotopia- online game to help you deal with bullying
Kid President- videos with great advice about life
Kind Campain- Believe in Kindness