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
Notes
"This special edition features: full-colour photos from the film ; foreward by Stephen Chbosky ; exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie ; afterward by R.J. Palacio ; and a family discussion guide."--Back cover