Schools who already have the first book will definitely want to add this follow-up to their collections, as it and Wonder are excellent character education resources for students and teachers. The narration by Michael Chamberlain is exceptional in capturing the whiny angst and defiance of a preteen child, while also managing to inject convincing notes of sincerity where appropriate.

Listeners may want to reread Wonder to refresh their memories. Children will learn an important lesson about walking in another's footsteps when they discover what really motivates Julian's actions. But why? Was he just a bully or was there something else going on? And did he ever feel bad about his actions? Although it starts off predictably enough, Julian's story is full of surprises that emphasize the overall theme of compassion, not only for the victim, but also for the bully. Over 1 million people have read Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Instead, Julian went out of his way to make life miserable for Auggie. Palacio Series: Wonder 1.5 Published: May 13th 2014 (84 pages) A brand new, exclusive chapter from the bestselling, award-winning, and critically acclaimed novel Wonder. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times. When Auggie Pullman first entered Beecher Prep, Julian was one of the students chosen to help him navigate the new school.

Gr 3–6-Palacio revisits Julian, the most disliked character from her debut novel, Wonder (Knopf, 2012).

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