New Releases by R. J. Palacio

Text in Arabic. With spare, powerful text and richly-imagined illustrations, We''re All Wonders shows readers what it''s like to live in Auggie''s world a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he''s not always seen that way. We''re All Wonders taps into every child''s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It''s the perfect way for families and teachers to talk about empathy, difference and kindness with young children.

Una giovane ebrea, un villaggio nel cuore della Francia, una vita da favola minacciata dall’ombra del nazismo, che si fa sempre più ingombrante, fino a distruggere ogni senso di normalità. Poi la fuga, la paura, la lotta per la sopravvivenza, la perdita e l’amore, il potere della gentilezza, unica luce in un mondo che si era fatto di tenebra. Pubblicato per la prima volta come graphic novel con il titolo Mai più, l’emozionante e coinvolgente racconto di Grandmère, la nonna di Julian, del suo doloroso passato e di Julien, quel ragazzo che lei e i suoi compagni evitavano, e che divenne il suo salvatore, nonché migliore amico. Un’esperienza commovente, che dimostra come la gentilezza possa cambiare un cuore, costruire ponti e perfino salvare vite.

Instant New York Times Bestseller The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an unforgettable adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But then a mysterious pony shows up at his door, and Silas knows what he has to do. So begins a perilous journey to find his father--a journey that will connect him with his past, his future, and the unknowable world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a powerful and heartwarming story, one of those rare books destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

Da autora de Extraordinário, um clássico para todas as idades sobre o amor que perdura até quando nada mais resta O mundo é cheio de mistérios. Em 1860, aos doze anos, Silas Bird sabe bem disso: um raio lhe deixou com uma cicatriz de árvore nas costas, e seu melhor amigo, Mittenwool, é um fantasma. Órfão de mãe, o garoto passa os dias fascinado com os projetos e as histórias do pai, um sapateiro e pioneiro da fotografia, com quem mora nos arredores de uma pacata cidadezinha. Até que, certa madrugada, três forasteiros trazem uma estranha proposta para o pai, que se vê intimado a partir com os criminosos e manda o filho esperá-lo em casa. Assustado e impotente, Silas é deixado para trás e se desespera com a ideia de estar sozinho no mundo. Porém, ao encontrar um misterioso pônei preto de rosto branco, o garoto sente em seu coração o que precisa fazer. O animal parece saber para onde ir, e assim eles dão início a uma perigosa jornada pelas florestas, ravinas e pântanos do Oeste americano — repletos de fantasmas e caubóis — que vai conectar Silas ao próprio passado e futuro e ensiná-lo que, na verdade, nunca estamos sós. Com uma bela seleção de fotografias de época, além de capa, projeto gráfico e ilustrações exclusivas da edição brasileira, a primeira obra de R. J. Palacio fora do universo de Extraordinário é uma história tocante sobre coragem, o poder da amizade e os laços invisíveis que conectam todos nós.

Wonder. Charlotte tiene la palabra es una nueva mirada a la historia de Auggie, el protagonista de La lección de August, a través de los ojos de la chica asignada para acompañarle durante los primeros días de clase. La lección de August ha recordado a más de cuatro millones de lectores en todo el mundo la importancia de ser amable a través de la historia de Auggie: un chico normal con una cara que lo hace único, cuyo primer año en el colegio cambió la vida de todos a su alrededor. Esta tercera entrega de «Wonder» arroja una nueva mirada sobre ese primer año a través de los ojos de Charlotte, la chica elegida para acompañarle durante los primeros días del curso. Una chica inteligente y amable que también lucha por encontrar su lugar y ser aceptada en los círculos más populares del colegio. Charlotte tiene la palabra es una historia sorprendente, conmovedora y reconfortante. Una lectura obligada para todos aquellos que aman «Wonder». En un mundo en el que el bullying entre los jóvenes se está convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie «Wonder» ofrecen una nueva visión refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Shingaling. A Wonder Story is a new look at Auggie’s story, the protagonist in Wonder, through the eyes of Charlotte, the girl who had been chosen to be Auggie''s "welcome buddy” during the first days of school. Through Auggie’s story, Wonderhas reminded more than four million readers around the world about the importance of being kind: a normal boy with a unique face, whose first year of school changed the lives of everyone around him. This third installment of "Wonder" casts a new look at that first year of school through the eyes of Charlotte, the girl chosen to be his welcome buddy during the first days of the school year. An intelligent and kind girl who also struggles to find her place and be accepted in the most popular groups. Shingaling. A Wonder Story is a surprising, moving, and heartwarming story. A must read for all those who love "Wonder." In a world where bullying among young people is becoming a true epidemic, the books in the "Wonder" series offer a refreshing, necessary, and hopeful new vision.

Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, Auggie wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid - but his new classmates can''t get past his extraordinary face. Wonder begins from Auggie''s point of view, but soon switches to include the perspectives of his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others.

Auggie, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, where he endures taunts and fears. Illustrated edition.

Una giovane ebrea, un villaggio nel cuore della Francia, una vita da favola minacciata dall''ombra del nazismo, che si sempre più ingombrante, fino a distruggere ogni senso di normalità. Poi la fuga, la paura, la lotta per la sopravvivenza, la perdita e l''amore, il potere della gentilezza, unica luce in un mondo che si era fatto di tenebra. L''emozionante e coinvolgente racconto di Grandmère, la nonna di Julian, del suo doloroso passato e di Julien, quel ragazzo che lei e i suoi compagni evitavano, e che divenne il suo salvatore, nonché migliore amico. Un''esperienza commovente, che dimostra come la gentilezza possa cambiare un cuore, costruire ponti e perfino salvare vite.

Más de 6 millones de personas se han enamorado de La lección de August, el libro que inspiró el movimiento ELIGE SER AMABLE. Ahora la historia de Auggie está en la gran pantalla protagonizada por JULIA ROBERTS, OWEN WILSON, MANDY PATINKIN, DAVEED DIGGS y JACOB TREMBLAY como Auggie. Su cara lo hace distinto y él sólo quiere ser uno más. Aunque siempre trata de esconder su rostro, es objeto de miradas, susurros y reacciones de asombro. August sale poco, su vida transcurre entre las acogedoras paredes de su casa, en compañía de su familia, su perra Daisy y las increíbles historias de La guerra de las galaxias. Este año todo va a cambiar, porque va a ir por primera vez a la escuela. Allí aprenderá la lección más importante de su vida: crecer en la adversidad, aceptarse tal como es, sonreír a los días grises y saber que, al final, siempre encontrará una mano amiga. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. The book that inspired the Choose Kind movement. I won''t describe what I look like. Whatever you''re thinking, it''s probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. "Wonder is the best kids'' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

Choose kind every day with this beautiful journal, based on the global bestseller Wonder. With over 14 million copies sold worldwide, Wonder has inspired countless readers to change the way they think about others - and to Choose Kind. This beautiful journal is filled with suggestions and activities for spreading kindness: one for every day of the year. With quotes from the book and questions that are fun and insightful, this journal is the perfect gift for Wonder fans and for any person who is looking to be a little kinder.

Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder—the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement and a major motion picture—and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. The internationally beloved novel Wonder, the treasured collection of companion stories Auggie & Me, and the inspirational 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne''s Book of Precepts are now available in an ebook omnibus edition. This is the perfect package for the millions of readers who have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, his friends, and their teacher Mr. Browne, and also for readers who have yet to be introduced to the wonder of Wonder. Praise for Wonder: "A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation." --The Wall Street Journal "A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can''t help but root for." --Entertainment Weekly "Rich and memorable." --The New York Times Book Review Praise for 365 Days of Wonder: "A big collection of inspiring words that will appeal to the legions of fans awaiting more wonder in their lives." --Kirkus Reviews "Palacio has an uncanny grasp of the minds and hearts of 8- to 12-year-olds, and the people who used to be them." --The New York Times Praise for Auggie & Me: "Not only a companion to Wonder, but a wonder in itself." --Kirkus, starred review

3 nouvelles histoires autour de Wonder. Auggie n''est pas un garçon comme les autres, et son arrivée au collège va bouleverser la vie de ceux qui l''entourent. Julian, le petit dur de l''école ; Christopher, son ami d''enfance ; Charlotte, sa camarade de classe, nous emportent chacun dans leur propre récit pour nous révéler comment Auggie a changé leur vision du monde à jamais...

Auggie n''est pas un garçon comme les autres, et son arrivée au collège va bouleverser la vie de ceux qui l''entourent. Julian, le petit dur de l''école ; Christopher, son ami d''enfance ; Charlotte, sa camarade de classe, nous emportent chacun dans leur propre récit pour nous révéler comment Auggie a changé leur vision du monde à jamais...

A special movie tie-in edition of R.J. Palacio''s #1 New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, and Mandy Patinkin! Over 6 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and Auggie Pullman, the ordinary boy with the extraordinary face, who inspired a movement to Choose Kind. This special movie tie-in edition features an eight-page full-color insert with photos from the film, a foreword by the director Stephen Chbosky, an afterword by R.J. Palacio, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie with anecdotes from the cast and crew, and a family discussion guide. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can''t get past Auggie''s extraordinary face. Wonder, a #1 New York Times bestseller, begins from Auggie''s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community''s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, who proves that you can''t blend in when you were born to stand out. Join the conversation: #thewonderofwonder, #choosekind #1 New York Times bestseller USA Today bestseller Time Magazine''s 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time New York Times Book Review Notable Book Washington Post Best Kids'' Book "In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can''t help but root for." --Entertainment Weekly "Rich and memorable." --The New York Times "A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation." --Wall Street Journal

From award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman comes a collection of quirky, smart, and vulnerable childhood works by some of today’s foremost children’s authors and illustrators—revealing young talent, the storytellers they would one day become, and the creativity they inspire today. Everyone’s story begins somewhere… For Linda Sue Park, it was a trip to the ocean, a brand-new typewriter, and a little creative license. For Jarrett J. Krosoczka, it was a third grade writing assignment that ignited a creative fire in a kid who liked to draw. For Kwame Alexander, it was a loving poem composed for Mother’s Day—and perfected through draft after discarded draft. For others, it was a teacher, a parent, a beloved book, a word of encouragement. It was trying, and failing, and trying again. It was a love of words, and pictures, and stories. Your story is beginning, too. Where will it go?

The unforgettable bestseller Wonder has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio. Over 6 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. Praise for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Top 100 Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection A Washington Post Best Kids’ Book A Parents Magazine Top 10 Book of the Year A New York Times Book Review Notable Book An NPR Outstanding Backseat Book Club Pick An Entertainment Weekly 10 Great Kids’ Books Selection A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors’ Choice An E. B. White Read Aloud Award Winner An ALA Notable Book A Bank Street Best Book of the Year An IRA-CBC Teachers’ Choice A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Christopher Award Winner “A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” —The Wall Street Journal “A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.” —Entertainment Weekly “Rich and memorable.” —The New York Times Book Review “Wonder is the best kids’ book of the year.” —Slate.com “A glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness.” —The Huffington Post “Endearing, enduring Auggie and his family and friends will find a place in the hearts of readers and prompt reflection on how we treat others.” —The Washington Post