From the Bookshelf of Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
Apr 17, 2012
Christina, Join Me on Storygraph!
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2012
I enjoyed this book about a boy who is, well, a regular boy. He looks a little different from other boys, and he's had some health issues, but he's a regular boy with a best friend, parents who love him to death, a big sister who wants to occasionally be selfish, and a dog. At times, I had a hard time remembering that most of the characters are fifth graders and not high schoolers; I'm not sure if fifth graders are more mature than I remember being or if this is a case of "Dawson's Creek syndrom
...more
I really enjoyed this book. Even as a Young Adult novel, the writing is mature and flows easily. Had I enough time, I probably could have finished it in one sitting. Because of its theme, I think this book should be required reading for kids in school, or a great book for families to read together. I like the strength that Auggie shows throughout the novel. He takes hits but gets back up, he gets low but finds the humor in his life. I also like that it showcases everyone's human side, showing th
...more
I liked it. But I don't get the crazy love for it. (I guess I am heartless.)
...more
I listened to the audiobook. I really enjoyed how they used different voices for the different character sections. I hope the movie is at least half as good as the book. I just want to give August a big old hug. Highly recommend this one to people of all ages.
A middle school novel with a sweet message: Be kinder than is necessary.
Oct 18, 2014
Kate
marked it as to-read
Dec 07, 2014
Alison
marked it as to-read
Nov 19, 2015
Katie
marked it as to-read
May 10, 2017
Melanie
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
ya,
favorites,
beautiful-writing,
reread,
read-in-2017,
children,
read-with-nick,
read-in-2019
