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August In Wonder By R. J Palacio

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In the novel Wonder by R.J Palacio, August finds it difficult to transfer to Bleecher Prep Middle School, and the reader has to experience Jack and Summer’s perspective as August gradually moves through school. For instance, Jack needs to resort to asking for help from August when he falls behind in science “I thought he would be behind everyone because he hasn't went to school before” (Palacio 42). Jack finds that August surpasses most students in his class even though he has never attended school before. The reader can distinguish the judgemental people in the class when they deliberately shut August out based on his looks. However Jack gives August a chance and finds that he has a likable personality. As the story progresses, Summer finds
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