tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811006075386132347.post2550960159356513155..comments2015-04-18T10:58:14.689-07:00Comments on Christina's LTED629 Blog: Wonder Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005222722888602696noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811006075386132347.post-53050085429817894832015-02-11T14:44:49.754-08:002015-02-11T14:44:49.754-08:00Keara,
I think I may have been a little misleadin...Keara,<br /><br />I think I may have been a little misleading in my post. Although Jack, Summer, and Charlotte were wonderful and kind-hearted, they still had trouble accepting Auggie for who he is at first. However, what matters most is that in the end these three, and other classmates, "chose kindness." But before his classmates did treat Auggie with kindness and respect, his being seen as "different" really did impact Auggie. He was very sensitive and often felt hurt due to the way his classmates treated him and spoke about him. And even though he had Summer to eat lunch with and Jack sometimes, he did feel that isolation because there were plenty of kids who would not go anywhere near Auggie. This will all make more sense when you read it over break and you'll understand why I chose to be so vague in my post. I would be so sad if I ruined any part of this book for you! Also, if you look ahead at my more recent posts, R.J. Palacio wrote a short sequel to Wonder that tells the story from the ultimate bully's point of view. If your copy does not come with this, let me know so you can borrow mine! It is a must read!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005222722888602696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811006075386132347.post-88321647292469721652015-02-05T07:33:11.238-08:002015-02-05T07:33:11.238-08:00Christina,
Wonder sounds like a really interesting...Christina,<br />Wonder sounds like a really interesting and relatable story! I have heard so many great reviews of it, yet have never taken the time to read it. Definitely adding it to my must read list over break! As I was reading your post, I found myself making connections to Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Although Stargirl did not have a genetic facial disorder, she was treated diffterently due to her appearance and personality. I wish that she had friends like Jack, Summer and Charlette to turn to. Having others who treated her kind, may have been helpful when dealing with such rude and offensive classmates. Did being seen as "different" impact August emotionally while at school? It must have been comforting to have such kind-hearted friends to support him, but did he still feel a sense of isolation? I can't wait to read this book over break! Kearahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635170904753541723noreply@blogger.com