New Releases by R. J. Palacio

Text in Arabic. With spare, powerful text and richly-imagined illustrations, We''re All Wonders shows readers what it''s like to live in Auggie''s world a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he''s not always seen that way. We''re All Wonders taps into every child''s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It''s the perfect way for families and teachers to talk about empathy, difference and kindness with young children.

Una giovane ebrea, un villaggio nel cuore della Francia, una vita da favola minacciata dall’ombra del nazismo, che si fa sempre più ingombrante, fino a distruggere ogni senso di normalità. Poi la fuga, la paura, la lotta per la sopravvivenza, la perdita e l’amore, il potere della gentilezza, unica luce in un mondo che si era fatto di tenebra. Pubblicato per la prima volta come graphic novel con il titolo Mai più, l’emozionante e coinvolgente racconto di Grandmère, la nonna di Julian, del suo doloroso passato e di Julien, quel ragazzo che lei e i suoi compagni evitavano, e che divenne il suo salvatore, nonché migliore amico. Un’esperienza commovente, che dimostra come la gentilezza possa cambiare un cuore, costruire ponti e perfino salvare vite.

Instant New York Times Bestseller The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an unforgettable adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But then a mysterious pony shows up at his door, and Silas knows what he has to do. So begins a perilous journey to find his father--a journey that will connect him with his past, his future, and the unknowable world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a powerful and heartwarming story, one of those rare books destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.

Número 1 en vendes a The New York Times; Millor llibre de l''any a Amazon i Barnes and Noble; Millor llibre juvenil de 2012 a Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Review, Booklist, School Library Journal i Washington Post «Em dic August, per cert. No penso descriure la meva cara. Segur que és molt pitjor que tot el que us esteu imaginant». August (Auggie) Pullman ha nascut amb una greu deformació a la cara i s''ha hagut de sotmetre a tantes operacions que no ha pogut anar mai a l''escola; fins ara, que té deu anys i està a punt de començar cinquè a l''escola Beecher. Si alguna vegada heu sigut nous, ja sabeu que dur que és.. Doncs imagineu-vos com deu ser quan tens una cara com l''August. Aconseguirà que els seus companys l''acceptin com un més, encara que sigui el nen més estrany que han vist mai? En un món en què el bullying entre els joves s''està convertint en una veritable epidèmia, els llibres de la sèrie Wonder ofereixen una nova visió, necessària i esperançadora. No t''estiguis d ellegir aquest llibre: la teva vida serà millor. La crítica ha dit: «El que fa que aquesta novel·la sigui tan extraordinària i tan deliciosa és la insòlita generositat amb què R.J. Palacio ens explica la vida de l''Auggie. El resultat és una història preciosa i divertida -i que de vegades et fa plorar a llàgrima viva- sobre una transformació silenciosa.» The Wall Street Journal

Text in Arabic. Auggie and Me gives readers a special look at Auggies world through three new points of view. These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggies oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggies new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who dont want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.

Auggie, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, where he endures taunts and fears. Illustrated edition.

Ahora también una gran producción cinematográfica titulada Wonder, y coprotagonizada por Helen Mirren y Gillian Anderson. Libro ganador del Premio Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner 2020. En esta historia la abuela de Julian le cuenta cómo ella, Sara, fue acogida por una familia en un pueblo francés ocupado por los nazis durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Le explica cómo fue perseguida por ser judía y cómo el niño al que todos rechazaban se convirtió en su salvador y mejor amigo. Esta desgarradora y conmovedora experiencia demuestra el poder de la amabilidad para cambiar corazones, construir puentes e incluso salvar vidas. Como su abuela le dice a Julian: «Siempre se necesita valor para ser amable, pero en aquellos tiempos, esa amabilidad podía costarte todo». La primera novela gráfica de R. J. Palacio tiene un simbolismo tan potente que es capaz de traernos del pasado un valiosísimo mensaje. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Now a major motion picture entitled Wonder, starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! 2020 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner Inspired by her blockbuster phenomenon Wonder, R. J. Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with an unforgettable story of the power of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war. "I was captivated by White Bird. It tells the hardest truths with honesty and calm (so that young readers can hear them). R.J. Palacio brings to life the nature of heroism and the real risks we face today." —Meg Medina, Newbery award-winning author of Mercy Suarez Changes Gears In R. J. Palacio''s bestselling collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian''s grandmother, Grandmère. Here, Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with Grandmère''s heartrending story: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II; how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend. Sara''s harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives. As Grandmère tells Julian, "It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything." With poignant symbolism and gorgeous artwork that brings Sara''s story out of the past and cements it firmly in this moment in history, White Bird is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book Wonder or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message.

Más de 6 millones de personas se han enamorado de La lección de August, el libro que inspiró el movimiento ELIGE SER AMABLE. Ahora la historia de Auggie está en la gran pantalla protagonizada por JULIA ROBERTS, OWEN WILSON, MANDY PATINKIN, DAVEED DIGGS y JACOB TREMBLAY como Auggie. Su cara lo hace distinto y él sólo quiere ser uno más. Aunque siempre trata de esconder su rostro, es objeto de miradas, susurros y reacciones de asombro. August sale poco, su vida transcurre entre las acogedoras paredes de su casa, en compañía de su familia, su perra Daisy y las increíbles historias de La guerra de las galaxias. Este año todo va a cambiar, porque va a ir por primera vez a la escuela. Allí aprenderá la lección más importante de su vida: crecer en la adversidad, aceptarse tal como es, sonreír a los días grises y saber que, al final, siempre encontrará una mano amiga. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. The book that inspired the Choose Kind movement. I won''t describe what I look like. Whatever you''re thinking, it''s probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. "Wonder is the best kids'' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio Wonder tells the inspiring story of August "Auggie" Pullman, a boy born with facial differences, as he navigates school, friendships, and acceptance. This heartfelt novel explores kindness, empathy, courage, and the importance of seeing people for who they truly are. Perfect for middle-grade readers, young adults, and anyone who loves uplifting, life-changing stories, Wonder is a modern classic that encourages compassion and understanding.

Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. And don''t miss R.J. Palacio''s highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! Auggie & Me gives readers a special look at Auggie’s world through three new points of view. These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie’s oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie’s new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who don’t want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.

Auggie n''est pas un garçon comme les autres, et son arrivée au collège va bouleverser la vie de ceux qui l''entourent. Julian, le petit dur de l''école ; Christopher, son ami d''enfance ; Charlotte, sa camarade de classe, nous emportent chacun dans leur propre récit pour nous révéler comment Auggie a changé leur vision du monde à jamais...

A special movie tie-in edition of R.J. Palacio''s #1 New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, and Mandy Patinkin! Over 6 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and Auggie Pullman, the ordinary boy with the extraordinary face, who inspired a movement to Choose Kind. This special movie tie-in edition features an eight-page full-color insert with photos from the film, a foreword by the director Stephen Chbosky, an afterword by R.J. Palacio, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie with anecdotes from the cast and crew, and a family discussion guide. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can''t get past Auggie''s extraordinary face. Wonder, a #1 New York Times bestseller, begins from Auggie''s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community''s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, who proves that you can''t blend in when you were born to stand out. Join the conversation: #thewonderofwonder, #choosekind #1 New York Times bestseller USA Today bestseller Time Magazine''s 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time New York Times Book Review Notable Book Washington Post Best Kids'' Book "In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can''t help but root for." --Entertainment Weekly "Rich and memorable." --The New York Times "A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation." --Wall Street Journal

From award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman comes a collection of quirky, smart, and vulnerable childhood works by some of today’s foremost children’s authors and illustrators—revealing young talent, the storytellers they would one day become, and the creativity they inspire today. Everyone’s story begins somewhere… For Linda Sue Park, it was a trip to the ocean, a brand-new typewriter, and a little creative license. For Jarrett J. Krosoczka, it was a third grade writing assignment that ignited a creative fire in a kid who liked to draw. For Kwame Alexander, it was a loving poem composed for Mother’s Day—and perfected through draft after discarded draft. For others, it was a teacher, a parent, a beloved book, a word of encouragement. It was trying, and failing, and trying again. It was a love of words, and pictures, and stories. Your story is beginning, too. Where will it go?

The unforgettable bestseller Wonder has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio. Over 6 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. Praise for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Top 100 Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection A Washington Post Best Kids’ Book A Parents Magazine Top 10 Book of the Year A New York Times Book Review Notable Book An NPR Outstanding Backseat Book Club Pick An Entertainment Weekly 10 Great Kids’ Books Selection A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors’ Choice An E. B. White Read Aloud Award Winner An ALA Notable Book A Bank Street Best Book of the Year An IRA-CBC Teachers’ Choice A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Christopher Award Winner “A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” —The Wall Street Journal “A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.” —Entertainment Weekly “Rich and memorable.” —The New York Times Book Review “Wonder is the best kids’ book of the year.” —Slate.com “A glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness.” —The Huffington Post “Endearing, enduring Auggie and his family and friends will find a place in the hearts of readers and prompt reflection on how we treat others.” —The Washington Post

About this Book... SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS, OWEN WILSON, AND JACOB TREMBLAY Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With more than 6 million copies sold worldwide and over five years as a New York Times bestseller, Wonder has inspired countless readers to reflect on their actions and to Choose Kind. This bright blue note cube of 368 tear-out sheets is the perfect vessel for kind thoughts, thoughtful notes, and quick lists.

Christopher e Auggie si conoscono da sempre. Nati nello stesso ospedale, da subito sono diventati miglioriamici. In terza elementare, però, Christopher si è trasferito e ha perso un po'' i contatti con Auggie. Adesso sono entrambi in prima media e Christopher non sta vivendo un momento felice: i genitori si stanno separando e sembra che tutto vada storto. Per questo, quando viene a sapere della morte di Daisy, la cagnetta di Auggie, non se la sente di chiamarlo. Non ha voglia di brutti pensieri. Ma a cosa servono gli amici, se non a essere presenti nel momento del bisogno? Ancora una volta sarà Auggie a ricordarlo a Christopher e a noi lettori, con la forza di un personaggio straordinario e di una storia che non smette mai di emozionare. Dopo Il libro di Julian questo è il secondo episodio della trilogia di racconti che ripercorrono la storia narrata in Wonder.

Extraordinário se tornou um best-seller ao narrar os desafios enfrentados por Auggie, um menino de aparência incomum. Na sequência do romance, J.R. Palacio lançou os e-books O capítulo do Julian, narrado pelo menino que mais fazia bullying contra Auggie na escola, e Plutão, narrado pelo amigo de infância do protagonista. Agora quem conta a história é Charlotte, uma das crianças que recebem Auggie no dia em que ele vai conhecer a escola. Em Shingaling, temos a oportunidade de conhecer melhor a personagem cuja presença é decisiva em momentos importantes da vida de Auggie. Ela conta sobre sua amizade com Summer (as duas solucionam um mistério juntas) e sobre como foi, para as meninas da escola, começar a conviver com o menino mais extraordinário que já haviam encontrado. Charlotte aproveita para mostrar sua mania de fazer diagramas e explicar como elaborou o preceito citado no final de Extraordinário: “Não basta ser amigável. Você tem que ser amigo.”

O romance Extraordinário, que conta a história de Auggie, um garotinho de feições incomuns que enfrenta muitos desafios por causa de sua aparência, tem encantado leitores do mundo inteiro desde seu lançamento, em 2012. Na sequência desse best-seller adorável, a autora R. J. Palacio lançou o e-book O capítulo do Julian, no qual o leitor teve a oportunidade de conhecer melhor o menino que liderou a cruzada de bullying contra Auggie. Agora, Palacio mostra um pouco mais de outro personagem em um novo e-book exclusivo: Plutão, que traz a história de Christopher, o melhor amigo de infância de August Pullman. Alternando entre o presente e flashbacks de quando os dois meninos eram vizinhos, Plutão acompanha Chris ao longo de um dia especialmente complicado. Os pais estão se divorciando e ele está com dificuldades na escola, mas mesmo afastado do velho amigo, é relembrando alguns desafios e aprendizados que teve ao lado de Auggie que Chris encontra algum conforto. Uma linda história sobre o valor da amizade na vida das crianças, uma vivência intensa e marcante. “Uma história rara, com o poder de abrir os olhos — e o coração.” Publishers Weekly

WONDER IS NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND JACOB TREMBLAY! Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder—the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement—and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Readers have also been given a special look at another side of Auggie''s story with The Julian Chapter and a peek at his life before Beecher Prep in Pluto. In Shingaling, the third Wonder Story, they''ll read about life as a fifth grader at Beecher Prep through the eyes of Charlotte, the girl who had been chosen to be Auggie''s "welcome" buddy. Readers will not only learn more about Charlotte and her budding friendship with reader-favorite, Summer (they solve a mystery together), but how the girls at Beecher Prep react to Auggie attending their school for the first time, and how Charlotte came to write the precept she used at the end of Wonder, "It''s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend."

WONDER IS NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND JACOB TREMBLAY! Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder—the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement—and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Last year readers were given a special look at another side of his story with The Julian Chapter, and now they''ll get a peek at Auggie''s life before Beecher Prep, with an exclusive new short story told entirely from the point of view of Christopher, Auggie''s oldest friend. Christopher was Auggie''s best friend from the time they were babies until his family moved away; he was there through all of Auggie''s surgeries and heartbreaks, through bad times and good—like Star Wars marathons and dreams of traveling to Pluto together. Alternating between childhood flashbacks and the present day, an especially bad day for Christopher, Pluto is the story of two boys grown apart learning that good friendships are worth a little extra effort.

Millones de lectores aman a Auggie, el protagonista de Wonder. La lección de August. ¿Pero cómo era su vida antes de ir al colegio? Christopher fue el mejor amigo de August desde que eran bebés hasta que se cambió de casa. Estuvo a su lado durante todas sus operaciones y desengaños, y también en los buenos momentos, como cuando veían La Guerra de las Galaxias o imaginaban viajar juntos a Plutón. Pero desde entonces han pasado muchas cosas, y Auggie y Christopher han tenido que aprender que la verdadera amistad merece un esfuerzo extra. Sensible, intimista y perspicaz, El juego de Christopher esla historia de dos chicos que deberán descubrir que lasgrandes amistades a veces requieren un poco de esfuerzo. Es la historia de una amistad a través del tiempo y del espacio.

Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder— now, the wonder returns with a companion book of life lessons and inspiration from Auggie''s favorite teacher—perfect for back to school! Based on the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement and a major motion picture, readers will fall in love all over again with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. And don''t miss R.J. Palacio''s highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! In Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after Wonder ends. Mr. Browne''s essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year—drawn from popular songs to children’s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of people’s hearts, and the power of people’s wills. There’s something for everyone here, with words of wisdom from such noteworthy people as Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., Confucius, Goethe, Sappho—and over 100 readers of Wonder who sent R. J. Palacio their own precepts.

"Everybody has a story to tell - even the bully. This special edition of Wonder includes the original ebook bestseller The Julian Chapter, in print for the first time. Finally, readers will hear from the most controversial character in Wonder."--Page 4 cover

I know it can’t be easy for him to look in the mirror every day, or walk down the street. But that’s not my problem. My problem is that everything’s different since he’s been coming to my school. The kids are different. I’m different. And it sucks big-time. WONDER told the story of August Pullman: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face, whose first year at school changed the lives and the perspectives of everyone around him. Now read THE JULIAN CHAPTER: classroom bully Julian’s side of the story, and an insight into his own feelings about Auggie. Thought-provoking, infuriating, surprising, heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a must-read for the thousands of readers who loved WONDER.