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    There is a myriad of sources which influenced Tolkien’s writing‚ which is evident in both the novels and the movies. Among many‚ the most influential are the Industrial Revolution‚ religion‚ Norse mythology‚ Old and Middle English language and literature‚ and Tolkien’s own experiences in the World Wars. Tolkien had many literary friends‚ and one of their favorite pastimes was to talk about chivalrous deeds and adventures that were no longer present in their lives. Tolkien took this as one of his

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    “Wonder” by R.J Palacio takes place in the narration of August (Auggie) Pullman. A 10 year old boy born with a facial deformity which prevented him from attending a normal school‚ until now. Especially with a face that isn’t exactly “normal” this can be very challenging. Luckily he is protected by his loving‚ big hearted‚ sister named Olivia (Via) Pullman‚ and also her best friend named Miranda. Via and Miranda also have trouble with their freshman year. Miranda grows a love for Auggie and developed

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    Wonder Over the summer I read a novel called “Wonder” written by R.J. Palacio. It is an inspirational book about August ‚a 10 year old boy‚ who faces many hardships in his life. Going into middle school is a big deal for August Pullman because he dose not look like the other kids in his class. What kind of challenges will August face while trying to get through fifth grade? August Pullman is a very extraordinary and courageous boy who wasn’t like everyone else. He was born with a rare birth

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    R.J. Palico wrote the book: Wonder. The main character: Auggie‚ he was home schooled up until middle school. During Auggie’s school year he had a more negative impact on his life. Most people‚ when they see a disabled kid they stare‚ make noises‚ and bully them. While in Wonder many kids would not be near Auggie‚ or sit next to him at lunch. As it says in the text‚ “As the desks started to fill up‚ I did notice that no one sat next to me. A couple of times someone was about to sit next to me but

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    In the book the author‚ R.J. Palacio talked a lot about the main character’s background‚ 1st person narrator‚ and description. The book is about a fifth grader named Auggie who has a disease that makes his face looks deformed. Auggie has a big problem making new friends because whenever someone looks at him they always make some kind of face. Most kids that do‚ don’t actually tease him they just can’t help but stop and stare. Auggie once grew his bangs out just so he couldn’t see what people looked

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    Wonder teaches us how to choose kindness when confronting discomfort around difference Go Latinos Magazine had the privilege to speak with Colombian-American R.J. Palacio‚ the author of the New York Times bestseller Wonder‚ the amazing story of Auggie‚ the ordinary boy with the extraordinary face who inspired a worldwide movement and an acclaimed Hollywood movie. "When given the choice between being right or being kind‚ choose kind"‚ said Mr. Browne at the start of the school year at Breecher

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    I think the author R.J. Palacio put the song Beautiful in the Summer section because‚ in the third stanza it says “To all your friends you are delirious.” Summer always says that Auggie is beautiful and that he shouldn’t care what everyone says. I think that because on page 119 it says “Some kids have actually come out and asked me why I hang out with “ the freak” so much.” I think that Summer is very kind by being Auggie’s friend. In the fourth stanza it says “You are beautiful no matter what they

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    In the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio‚ August‚ a character with facial differences‚ enters a new school for the first time‚ an experience that many find tough to endure‚ even when not in his position. If August could have three wishes from a magic lamp‚ it would be‚ “that [he] had a normal face that no one ever noticed” (Palacio 3). Throughout the novel‚ characters do a ‘look-away thing’ to him where they notice his face and then pretend they hadn’t‚ a familiar experience for those who have a displeasing

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    In the touching novel‚ “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio a 10-year-old boy‚ August (Auggie)‚ suffers from an irregular face and severe illness. Since Auggie was born with facial deformity‚ he struggles to find friends that accept what he can’t control. As a result‚ his mom has been homeschooling him since his educational career started. August’s parents think that he is ready for a change‚ so they decide to take a jump and send him to a middle school that starts off with 5th grade. Not only does he have to

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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

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