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In Wonder by R.J. Palacio the main character Auggie faces many challenges when his parents decide that he should go to public school. When Auggie’s parents sent him to school, they made the right decision. For instance, when Auggie receives the award at the ceremony. “I’m very proud to award the Henry Ward Beecher medal to the student whose quiet strength has carried up the most hearts.” “So will August Pullman please come up here to receive this award?” This quote shows that Auggie going to school helped him because he not only helps himself but the people around him. He teaches them indirectly that you should always be nice to someone. Another example is how everyone reacts with Auggie at the reception. “All I knew for sure is that we were

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