New Releases by R. J. Palacio

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder and the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events comes a spine-tingling Halloween picture book adventure! I cast the spell that brings to life this playground of the night. Here my phantoms come—but not to spook or fright. They’re here because they want to laugh, to frolic and be merry. They’re here because they need to take a break from being scary. When all the trick-or-treating is done and children are tucked in, ghosts are drawn to one special place: the Haunted Playground! Ruled by Rex Magnificus, ghosts arrive not to haunt but to play. But will the appearance of two human children interrupt their revelry? From two master storytellers, this Halloween story is a modern classic!

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.

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.

Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder. Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times. Includes an 8-page photo insert and a discussion guide.

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.

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.

Choose kind every day with this beautiful journal, based on the global bestseller Wonder. With over 14 million copies sold worldwide, Wonder has inspired countless readers to change the way they think about others - and to Choose Kind. This beautiful journal is filled with suggestions and activities for spreading kindness: one for every day of the year. With quotes from the book and questions that are fun and insightful, this journal is the perfect gift for Wonder fans and for any person who is looking to be a little kinder.

Lançado no Brasil originalmente em 2013, Extraordinário é daqueles livros únicos, marcantes, cuja mensagem ressoa com a mesma força não importa quantas vezes você leia. A história de um menino de aparência incomum, mas de coragem e coração enormes: August Pullman, o Auggie, que nasceu com uma severa deformidade facial e agora, aos 10 anos, vai frequentar a escola pela primeira vez. Um grande passo para qualquer criança e maior ainda para o garotinho cujo maior desejo é ser invisível. Mas Auggie, definitivamente, não nasceu para deixar de ser notado. Enquanto tenta vencer seus medos e se integrar em um mundo completamente novo, sua presença desencadeia as mais diferentes reações — algumas boas, outras nem tanto, mas todas profundamente transformadoras. Um romance comovente, poderoso e impossível de ignorar. Adaptado para os cinemas e estrelado pelo jovem Jacob Tremblay e por Julia Roberts, Extraordinário é relançado nesta edição especial comemorativa do filme, com novo posfácio da autora, fotos de bastidores e depoimentos que dão conta do impacto da mensagem de Extraordinário na vida dos artistas envolvidos na megaprodução. Um conteúdo inédito e exclusivo.

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.

3 nouvelles histoires autour de 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...

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

About this Book... NOW 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 fiveyears as a New York Times bestseller, Wonder has inspired countless readers to reflect on their actions and to Choose Kind. These notebooks--one lined, one blank, one bulleted, and one graph--are a colorful gift for Wonder fans, a useful back-to-school purchase, and colorful merchandise that can be traded among friends. With one blue, one red, one yellow, and one green cover, these notebooks will appeal to Wonder fans of both genders.

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.

Hauska ja rohkaiseva romaani ennakkoluulojen kohtaamisesta "En aio kuvailla, miltä näytän. Kuvittelitte te mitä hyvänsä, minä näytän todennäköisesti pahemmalta." August Pullmanin kasvot ovat pahasti epämuodostuneet. Kotikoulua tähän mennessä käynyt Auggie on nyt aloittamassa viidennen luokan oikeassa koulussa. Se kiehtoo ja pelottaa. Hän on ihan tavallinen nuori epätavallisten kasvojensa takana, mutta saako Auggie uudet koulukaverinsa uskomaan sen? R. J. Palacio on kirjoittanut modernin klassikon - Ihme on hauska, rohkaiseva ja koskettava romaani, jota on vaikea päästää käsistään. Sen haluaa jakaa muiden kanssa ja sen tarina tarttuu syvälle lukijan mieleen. Monen kertojan äänellä etenevässä tarinassa on useita haavoittuneita henkilöitä, joiden taakka ei ole niin näkyvä kuin Auggien, mutta yhtä vaikea käsitellä. Heidän rinnallaan Auggiesta tulee helposti samaistuttava henkilö.

Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates.

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.

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.”

El señor Browne, el memorable profesor del bestseller Wonder. La lección de August, comparte su recopilación de preceptos. El universo de Wonder es un fenómeno mundial que ha inspirado a más de un millón de personas. 365 días de Wonder. El libro de los preceptos del señor Brown aporta conversaciones entre los personajes de Wonder. La lección de August, y dará a sus ávidos lectores un vistazo a sus vidas al finalizar la novela. El señor Browne colecciona preceptos: citas de grandes sabios, normas sobre las cosas que de verdad importan, palabras para la vida... Su colección celebra la amabilidad, la bondad en las personas, el corazón y la fuerza de voluntad humana. En este libro la autora, J.R. Palacios, ha incluido junto a las palabras de figuras como Ana Frank o Martin Luther King Jr., y las de algunos personajes de Wonder. La lección de August, las de más de 100 lectores que le enviaron postales con propios preceptos. Maravilloso para niños, padres, profesores o cualquier adulto que busque inspiración en los valores que han hecho de este libro un éxito entre más de un millón de lectores alrededor del mundo. English Description My name is August. I won''t describe to you what I look like. Whatever you''re thinking, it''s probably worse.'' Ten-year-old August Pullman wants to be ordinary. He does ordinary things. He eats ice-cream. He plays on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But Auggie is far from ordinary. Born with a terrible facial abnormality, he has been home-schooled by his parents his entire life, in an attempt to protect him from the cruelty of the outside world. Now, Auggie''s parents are sending him to a real school. Can he convince his new classmates that he''s just like them, underneath it all? Narrated by Auggie and the people around him whose lives he touches, "Wonder" is a frank, funny, astonishingly moving debut to be read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.

Over 15 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. And don''t miss R.J. Palacio''s highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! The life-changing novel Wonder has inspired countless readers to reflect on their actions and to Choose Kind. This journal, filled with quotes from Wonder and 365 Days of Wonder, furthers the spirit of the novel in a personal treasure for fans to fill with their own precepts, stories, and thoughts. Praise and accolades for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A Booklist Best Children’s Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book A School Library Journal Best Children’s Book “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

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."