Wonder Historical Context
The novel is set in recent years and treats the contemporary issue of discrimination against people living with disabilities

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The novel is set in recent years and treats the contemporary issue of discrimination against people living with disabilities
Palacio presents characters who inspire by showing the positive impact of treating others with kindness as a fundamental act of humanity.
R. J. Palacio explores themes of kindness, empathy, and the challenges of living with disabilities with the story of Auggie’s early school days in Beecher Prep.
Homeschooled Auggie begins middle school at Beecher Prep and faces bullying and discrimination by his classmates because of his looks.
Palacio has had a successful career as book cover designer and children’s publishing creative director before publishing her besteseller, ‘Wonder’.
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This romantic tale of revenge and love set in the 19th century, a classic, thrilling adventure by Dumas, shows why it has such enduring impact and appeal.
Dumas’s world in the novel mirrors 19th-century Bourbon France, a period marked by political upheavals and rapid socio-economic and cultural changes.
Dumas’s ear for theatrical dialogue is evident in the novel’s quotes reflecting on justice, revenge, and musings on fate and the human condition.
This book brings together many unique characters to its grand drama, thus setting the ideal stage for an explosive adventure.