Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories

Auggie & Me presents three companion stories to R.J. Palacio's Wonder, each told from a different perspective of children who intersect with Auggie Pullman's life. The stories - "The Julian Chapter," "Pluto," and "Shingaling" - stand independently while expanding the Wonder universe. "The Julian Chapter" reveals the viewpoint of Julian, a student who struggled with Auggie's presence at Beecher Prep. "Pluto" follows Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend who moved away years ago. "Shingaling" centers on Charlotte, a student chosen to welcome Auggie to his new school. Each narrative provides context to events from Wonder while exploring the narrators' personal challenges and growth. The stories examine friendship, family relationships, and the impact one person can have on others' lives. These interconnected tales demonstrate how perspective shapes understanding, and how empathy develops through seeing multiple sides of shared experiences. The book reinforces Wonder's core themes of kindness and acceptance while adding layers of complexity to the original story.

Readers appreciate how these three companion stories expand on different characters' perspectives from Wonder, offering deeper context and background. Many note it helps children understand bullying, friendship, and empathy from multiple angles. Positive comments focus on: - The Julian chapter helping readers empathize with an antagonist - Charlotte's story showing social pressures in middle school - Christopher's tale providing insight into Auggie's early years Common criticisms: - Not as emotionally impactful as Wonder - Stories feel disconnected from each other - Some found Charlotte's perspective less compelling Ratings: Goodreads: 4.34/5 (47,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (2,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.7/5 (300+ ratings) "The Julian chapter was necessary and eye-opening," writes one reader. Another notes: "These stories add depth but work best as supplements rather than standalone reads." Several mention the book works well for classroom discussions about perspective and kindness.

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🌟 R. J. Palacio wrote this companion book after receiving thousands of letters from readers wanting to know more about the other characters from "Wonder" 📚 The book contains three separate stories told from different perspectives: "The Julian Chapter," "Pluto," and "Shingaling" 🎨 Before becoming an author, Palacio worked for more than 20 years as an art director and book jacket designer ✍️ The author was inspired to write the original "Wonder" after an incident at an ice cream shop where her young son reacted negatively to seeing a child with facial differences 🌍 "Auggie & Me" has been translated into over 45 languages and is used in schools worldwide as part of anti-bullying and empathy-building programs