Briley Rogers English 101 9/20/17 Popular Realistic Fiction Book Report The book “Wonder”, by R.J. Palacio is one of the best things I have read in a very long time. It takes place during 2012 in Northern River Heights, Manhattan, New York. Beecher prep is a smaller sized school where most of the story ends up taking place. It takes multiple everyday stories throughout the school year and tells them in a way it’s as if they are sewn together. Like every school these days school the 5th graders care about who is popular and who is not. Also a big surprise, the cafeteria food is gross. The book is narrated in the first person point of view. This is narrated by more than one person, making it able to show different perspectives. The point …show more content…
August has funny and loving family. They are known by everyone. For August to figure out his place on this earth, he has to interact with it and be social. At some points he is pushed to go out of his comfort zone to achieve that goal through each and every struggle and victory his family is always there by his side. There were a couple new words I learned in this book. The first of the words that are new to me is “quip”, which is defined as a witty remark. The second word is “inkling”, which is defined as a slight suggestion or vague understanding. The third word is “stringent”, which is defined as demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. The fourth word is “flit”, which is defined as to move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart. The fifth word is “incantation”, which is defined as a ritual reciting of words believed to have a magical effect. This book was honestly one of the best things I have read. It focus’ on real issues with today’s world through a story, that has a little bit of something for everyone. This story truly shows that what’s inside truly counts more than the outside. It also shows the sad reality of people judging a book by its cover. It’s just an all-around great