Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
by R. J. Palacio · Wonder series · Grade 4-7 · Ages Ages 8-12
This companion book to Wonder shares three stories told by kids connected to Auggie: Julian, Christopher, and Charlotte. Each story shows how friendship, kindness, and choices can look different depending on who is telling the story.
Key vocabulary
A perspective is the way someone sees or understands something. Two people can have different perspectives about the same day.
A precept is a short rule or saying that helps guide how you act. For example, “Choose kind” is a precept.
Ordinary means normal or usual. An ordinary lunch might be a sandwich, fruit, and milk.
Extraordinary means very special or unusual. An extraordinary surprise might make everyone cheer.
An acquaintance is someone you know a little, but who is not a close friend yet. A kid in your art class might be an acquaintance.
An audition is a tryout for a part in a play, song, dance, or performance. You show what you can do so someone can choose roles.
A rehearsal is a practice before a show or event. Actors rehearse so they know where to stand and what to say.
Sympathy is feeling sorry or caring when someone else is sad or having a hard time. You might show sympathy by sitting with a friend who feels left out.