Is Wonder about a real boy?

Is Wonder about a real boy?

R.J. Palacio’s 2012 book, “Wonder,” tells the story of 10-year-old Auggie Pullman, a fictional boy with facial differences, and his experiences in everyday life dealing with the condition. The book was inspired by a real-life encounter Palacio had with a child who had a craniofacial disorder.

Who is the boy in Wonder?

Jacob Tremblay
Jacob Tremblay hadn’t read “Wonder” when he got a call about playing the lead role in the movie based on the 2012 middle-grade bestseller. But after he got to know the character — Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old whose face looks different from that of most kids — Jacob didn’t need convincing.

What gender is Auggie from Wonder?

Parents need to know that Wonder is an earnest, emotional family drama based on R.J. Palacio’s award-winning novel of the same name. It centers on Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a young boy with a genetic facial difference.

Is Wonder movie a true story?

However, Auggie Pullman’s new Wonder movie isn’t based on a true story. However, it is inspired by real events. The author R.J. Palacio, who published the novel Wonder in 2012, was inspired to write a story about a child with a facial contortion after visiting the glacier.

Does R.J. Palacio have any siblings?

Most of the characters are based on mashups of people I know or people I knew when I was growing up. I knew two little brothers named Jack and Will once.

What grade is August in Wonder?

5th grade
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a severe facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, Auggie wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past his extraordinary face.

Is wonder appropriate for 4th graders?

When I first read the synopsis on Amazon, I immediately wanted to purchase it for a read aloud with my 8 and 9 year old sons that are entering third and fourth grades. The suggested age level is 8-12 years old and the grade level is 3-7.

How old is August Pullman now?

ten years old
Auggie (August) Pullman is ten years old. He loves Xbox, his dog, Daisy, and he really loves Star Wars.

Does Auggie have a disability?

He was born with a rare and severe craniofacial difference, presumably Treacher-Collins Syndrome, which makes his appearance jarring and frightening to look at. Wonder follows Auggie as he attends school for the first time after be- ing home-schooled due to his frequent surgeries and medical problems.

Can Treacher Collins be detected before birth?

Your doctor may take X-rays or CT (computed tomography) scans to confirm the diagnosis. Rarely, Treacher Collins syndrome is diagnosed before a baby is born if the abnormal facial features are seen during an ultrasound.

Where does RJ Palacio live in New York?

R. J. Palacio lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Her debut novel, Wonder, has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March, 2012, and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

When did r.j.palacio come up with Wonder?

Palacio also invented a baby toy called The Bobo Glove, a portable, wearable, washable activity toy for infants. Since its publication on February 14th, 2012, Wonder has become a favorite of teachers and educators all over the country. It has been published in 45 countries, and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

What are some of the books RJ Palacio illustrated?

In addition to designing book covers, Palacio illustrated several of her own children’s books that were published under her birth name, including Peter Pan: The Original Tale of Neverland; Ride Baby Ride; Look Baby Look; The Night Before Christmas; The Handiest Things in the world; and Last Summer.

Who is Auggie in the book Wonder by RJ Palacio?

In Wonder, R.J. Palacio tells the story of Auggie, a tough, sweet, 10-year-old boy, who was born with distorted facial features — a “craniofacial difference” caused by an anomaly in his DNA.