August Pullman is a ten-year-old boy suffering from severe birth defects, including mandibulo-facial dysostosis and a cleft palate, which have left him disfigured. A lot of people think he is ugly because of his illness. His parents decide to put him at Beecher Prep school after years of homeschooling him. During a tour of the school, August meets Jack, Julian, and Charlotte. Jack is nice to him, and August believes he has found a friend.

Why is it called wonder?

The book wonder is called wonder because August his life is one big wonder, he has been never to school and he has an unusual life.

What is the book's setting?

The story is mainly at school and at home. At school, August is bullied at the beginning, but that stops later. He learned a lot at school and he also learned to accept himself for who he is.

Who is the main character?

August "Auggie" Pullman: The main character. His face is deformed. He faces many difficulties when he goes into his first year of middle school after being schooled by his parents for many years. In the end, he is able to make new friends and accept himself for who he is.