We started reading a new novel in homeroom recently, Wonder, but R.J. Palacio. August is the main character, and he has some type of birth defect on his face. It's cool how the author connects this story to a song that I really like from Natalie Merchant that's also titled "Wonder". Click here to check out the video. So far, it seems like the author is slowly revealing details about the boy's face. It's clear that the boy's embarrassed about it, but the author keeps us readers in suspense. We're also wondering what's so bad.
He's just started at a new school, and he's scared about how people will react to him. What do you think makes a good friend? Which of his classmates demonstrate these qualities? How is Auggie a good friend?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I think a good friend is someone thoughtful, kind, and honest. I also think that a good friend is someone who sticks up for you
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Adriana! Thanks for commenting. Auggie's sister seems like a devoted friend, but I'm not sure he has too many others right now.
Deleteoh that is so cool, a friend of mine did a book report on that book in my reading class at my new middle school. The kid with the weird face finds out that his one and only friend talked bad about him on Halloween. I also want to recommend a book to you called The Boy Who Saved Baseball. I'm not going to tell you about it but I will say that it is my favorite book. I will try to keep going on the blog as much as I can. -nico
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