Though I wasn't aware that Wonder is technically a children's novel when I first started reading it, I thoroughly enjoyed it, because the plot takes on a deeper meaning than most young adult fiction. The book focuses on a fifth-grade boy named Auggie (August) who was born with a rare facial deformity. Throughout his fifth-grade year, Auggie struggles to fit in at his new school, as other children continually avoid him due to his condition. Wonder pulled at my heartstrings time and time again as Auggie faced brutal mistreatment by others, just because of the way he looks. Palacio also references Star Wars in the novel and countless other media, which I found quite enjoyable. The book may sound like a tearjerker due to Auggie's mistreatment, but Palacio scatters humor throughout the novel as well. Call me a child at heart, but Wonder is one of the best books I've ever read, and I recommend it to everyone.
And now, the ways I waste my time on YouTube. :)
As I've mentioned before, I'm a fan of Blimey Cow- a Christian YouTube channel based out of Nashville. I stumbled across one of their videos on Pinterest months ago and have been hooked ever since. They upload new videos every Monday, mostly talking about God, relationships and the Internet. Below is one of my favorite videos by them, entitled "Everyone Else is as Stupid as You." Another one of my favorite videos that I can nearly quote word for word is called "WIFE SWAP King Curtis". You won't regret looking it up! :)
Is Curtis from Beulaville, NC....Pretty sure I saw him at the Pizza Village!
ReplyDeleteHaha probably! He acts like he'd be from around here.
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