Narrator Kivilighan de Montebello's bright, sparkling voice adds charm to Palacio's recent picture book adaption of the critically acclaimed middle-grade novel WONDER—which sparked the “Choose Kind” anti-bullying movement. This spin-off, aimed at younger listeners, features the voice of the beloved and unforgettable character Auggie, whose life is fraught with difficulty and loneliness due a facial deformity. The story is short on plot and character background, so listeners not familiar with the original may be confused by Auggie's daily difficulties. But the message of self-acceptance and the wonder of hope are certain to resonate with younger listeners, nonetheless. D.S. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
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In the last year young readers have been rewarded with an abundance of terrific new titles. With an inspiring new collection of stories for Rebel Girls, a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid novel, newly discovered books from Shel Silverstein AND Mark Twain, and a hilarious return to the Dragons Love Tacos universe, our list of […]