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Wonder By R J Placio Summary

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Wonder The book I read was Wonder by R. J. Palacio. The protagonist was August. August was a boy who was born with a facial disorder. He became so use to people talking about him, it no longer bothered him. August found it hard to make friends because of his facial disorder however he still tried to make friends. August used to wear a helmet at all times until he thought he lost it, but he did not his dad threw it away. August dad told him a few years later he did it because he missed August face. August dad never got to see his face with the helmet on all the times. August forgave him and agreed it was not a good idea to wear it on at all times. August decided to go to school where people would look at him more than anyone has ever looked

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