Wonder: The Complete Collection [Hardcover] R. J. Palacio

Wonder was first published in 2012. Since then it has become a critically acclaimed multi-million global bestseller and been transformed into a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. Its simple message of asking children and adults to #Choose Kind has sparked a global movement and its status as a modern classic is assured.This beautiful special edition contains the original text of Wonder and also its companion novel Auggie and Me which follows the stories of Julian Charlotte and Christopher and their relationships with the unforgettable Auggie Pullman. Review Remarkable . . . It has the power to move hearts and change minds ―GuardianIncredibly charming brutal and brilliant ―ObserverIt wreaks emotional havoc ―IndependentEverybody should [read it] ―Financial TimesJodi Picoult for beginners ―Irish TimesIt will delight children and adults ―TelegraphSo authentic youll swear a kid wrote the book ―GlamourFunny touching honest and uplifting - though theres plenty of opportunity for tears too ―Daily MailRich and memorable ―New York TimesTremendously uplifting and a novel of all-too-rare power . . . an unforgettable deeply moving character ―Sunday Express[A] beautiful funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation ―The Wall Street Journal[A] glorious exploration of the nature of friendship tenacity fear and most importantly kindness ―The Huffington PostD[estined to go the way of Mark Haddons The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and then some . . . It is dark funny touching ―The TimesAn amazing book . . . I cried my eyes out ―Tom FletcherWhat a gem of a story . . . This book made me laugh made me angry made me cry ―Malorie BlackmanThoughtful but never preach ―Sophie KinsellaWonder is essentially . . . a wonder. [It] touches the heart in the most life-affirming unexpected ways ―Nicholas SparksEvery page is honest brave and delightful ―Laura DockrillA powerful read ―StylistA funny emotional brilliantly observed story ―Bella MagazineIts one of those rare books with almost universal appeal: it will make you laugh cry and break your heart ―The Bookseller About the Author R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel Wonder which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012 and sold over 16 million copies worldwide.In addition to Wonder R. J. has written Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories 365 Days of Wonder Were All Wonders and White Bird: A Wonder Story. She lives in Brooklyn New York with her husband two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Learn more about her at www.wonderthebook.com or on Twitter at @RJPalacio.