August Pullman's Wonder

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The Author of book name called “Wonder” was the top seller at #1 New York time bestseller to for those that bought the book it was written like a modern classic a funny, uplifting, and incredibly moving novel to read in one sitting, pass on to others until long after to the final page. In the book talks about a young 10-year-old boy name August (Auggies) Pullman, living in New York City, he was born with a facial deformity that has made it difficult for him to make friends unless they start running away screaming. He lives with his parents, his old sister Via and his dog Daisy, August wishes that he could be “normal” just like the other kids that he sees and wishes that people don’t stare at him every day and wishes that everyone

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