In this novel wonder by R.J. Palacio, she wrote about a 10 year old boy that finds himself challenged in his difference in appearance from others. For example, August says “ I wish that I had a normal face that no one notices” pg 1. This shows that August was self conscious about his face when he is at school and walking down the streets . August was singled out when he went to school and everywhere he goes. When August said“ he didn't want to sit next to me because I was too messy with my food” pg 67. August feels out of place when this kid talks about how he eats differently than other people do. This shows that August feels like he's left out from his friends and discouraged from the stuff he does. In conclusion August is very different