Born with a facial deformity and entering school for the first time, August isn't sure what to expect, but he knows it's not all going to be good. What transpires, in alternating points of view, is a subtle but profound transformation -- in his family, in the school, but most importantly, in Auggie himself. This is a simple but important story about the bravery of one boy and the community that accepts him, no matter the consequences.
— Sarah
“This is one of the most uplifting stories to come along in a while. Fifth-grader Auggie is a normal kid, except that he has been homeschooled till now because of a facial deformity that he has had since birth. This is a story of acceptance -- a story about going beyond the surface to get to know someone. Great family and classmate relationships ring true and make this a story that can make you both laugh and cry, and one you will never forget.”
— Becky Anderson, Anderson's Bookshop, Naperville, IL