Set in the Amazon rain forest, Patchett's new book is a dramatic, transportive adventure story that takes on issues of medical ethics, cultural respect, friendship, love and loyalty.

But besides the emotional moments, it is entertaining and funny at times.Ann Patchett, who held readers captive with Bel Canto, her 2001 novel about a famous opera singer and a group of international dignitaries taken hostage by Latin American terrorists, is back in form with her mesmerizing sixth novel, State of Wonder. It shows how people who look normal take it for granted. However, something to be aware of is that there are A LOT of emotional moments, since the book is all about Auggie and his facial deformity and how certain people view it. This book is a must-read for everyone, and I was hooked within the first few pages. Some perspectives are not included in the original book and are instead separate books: Julian’s perspective is “The Julian Chapter”, Christopher’s perspective is “Pluto”, and Charlotte’s perspective is “Shingaling”.

there is another book of 365 precepts, one for each day of the year, so that you can ponder on them every day and find more about what they mean. Brown puts up a precept every day for his class, which is a wise quotation from someone. Tushman, and others are positive role models. It has plenty of positive role models and messages (too many to count), but Auggie, his family, Mr.

The audiobook version, read by Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd, and Diana Steele, was named a 2013 Notable Children's Recording by the American Library Association.Īmazing book! One of my favorites! I love how the readers can see the perspectives of not just August, but also Via and her friends and Jack Will. The book was adapted for the 2017 film starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jason Tremblay. A high school couple kisses a few times, and Auggie observes some seventh-grade kids smoking, but it's not clear whether they're smoking cigarettes or pot. However, goodness wins out, and readers should find it inspiring and uplifting. These situations are upsetting, as are other hardships that Auggie's family endures, including loss of a beloved family pet. Some kids use hateful language, and some people suggest that Auggie is mentally deficient. After being homeschooled, he enters school for the first time in fifth grade and has to cope with a range of reactions to his unusual appearance, as well as a lot of typical middle school drama.

Parents need to know that Wonder is about 10-year-old August Pullman, who has a genetic facial difference. It's not entirely clear whether they're smoking cigarettes or pot.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Auggie and a couple of his classmates come across some seventh-grade kids whom they observe smoking.

State of wonder book review