Wonder
by R.J. Palacio • Related Edition: Illustrated
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2012
Word Count 73,053
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 790L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 149900, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Schools
- Abnormalities, Human--Fiction
- Self-acceptance
- Abnormalities, Human
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
- Middle schools--Fiction
- Self-acceptance--Fiction
- Middle schools
- Schools--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Fiction Books, 6-8
- Great Books to Teach Characterization
- Ability, Disability & Ableism
- Bullying Awareness & Prevention
- KidCitizen Engagement
- Fifty Best Books for 9 & 10 Year Olds
- Comforting Reads
- Perspective Taking: Mind in the Making
- Middle School Social-Emotional Book List
- Student Self-Reflection
- Power of Peace
- American Literature
- Sample: Facing History
- Sample: StudyForge
- Preventing Bias-Based Bullying Elem.
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 11
Meet-the-Author Recording with R.J. Palacio
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Interview with R.J. Palacio
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Interview with R.J. Palacio
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Interview with R.J. Palacio
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March 2012 interview with R.J. Palacio
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September 2013 interview with R.J. Palacio
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Author Fan Face-off with R.J. Palacio
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Questions from Brightly
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Discussion Questions from Kate Bowler
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Unit Pack from Manic Street Teachers
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Literature Guide from One World
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Teacher Guide from Intercambio
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Lesson Plan from Elite Texas
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Novel Study from Georgia Standards (GA Dept. of Education)
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Resource Pack from Puffin Schools UK
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Bullying Discussion Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Discussion Questions from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Resource Guide from California Young Reader Medal
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Reader's Theater Script from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2014
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Empathy Guide from EmpathyLab
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Lesson Plan from University of Central Florida
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Classroom & Community Reads Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Awards & Distinctions 10
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Rescinded, 2024
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award, 2012 - 2019
Winner, 2013
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013; Rescinded, 2024
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2013
The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2025
Winner, 2013
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2013
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Fiction Selection, 2012
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2012
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
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