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A chance encounter with a little girl in an ice cream store inspired R.J. Palacio to write a novel about a boy born with distorted facial... How One Unkind Moment Gave Way To 'Wonder' In Wonder, R.J.

After years of designing book jackets, R.J. Palacio released her own debut novel, “Wonder,” in 2012, with it quickly becoming a New York Times Bestseller. Now, just five years later, the film ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Based on the New York Times bestseller, the new film “Wonder” tells the extraordinary journey of August Pullman, a young boy born with facial differences, and the inspiring impact ...

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Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. In Wonder, R.J. Palacio tells the story of Auggie, a tough, sweet, 10-year-old boy, who was born with ...