"Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness." -R.J. Palacio As a driver of kidlit zeitgeist, R.J. Palacio's Wonder is impossible to ignore, and with a movie adaptation hitting U.S. theaters on Nov. 17, the buzz shows no sign of stopping. Whether you're a fan who's excited to revisit Auggie -- and Via, and Jack, and everyone at Beecher Prep -- or you're just trying to keep up with the phenomenon, you don't want to miss the Wonder-ful readers' advisory tips below.
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<<< If you want to make a quick and easy Wonder display, the books on this printable flyer are a good start. For further stories about belonging, acceptance, and inspiration, try NoveList's "If you like Wonder" list. To find it: OR - Go to the Recommended Reads panel on the left of the NoveList home page, select Ages 9-12, and click on "If You Like…"
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BONUS: LibraryAware users can find bookmarks focusing on each of the character traits mentioned above. In LibraryAware, just go to Templates, then choose "Print: Lists" and "Bookmark-2-page," and search for "character traits".
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