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I know I mentioned earlier in the week that I would be taking this week off, and wouldn’t be posting anything new until next week…but, I just couldn’t help myself. This blog is about sharing amazing things with you all, and I just finished a fabulous, FABULOUS book that I couldn’t wait to tell you about. I’ve read some great books over the past six months and will be sharing all of them with you next month in my annual Wonderful Winter Reads post, but the book Wonder by R.J Palacio deserves a review post of its very own. I have noticed it floating around Goodreads over the past few weeks and put a copy on hold at the library. Then, on Christmas Day my mom gave a copy to me and all of my siblings. “This is required reading” she said. I figured it must be good. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a book about a sweet 10-year-old boy, August Pullman who has a very deformed face. His dear Mother has home schooled him in the past but feels it best for him to go to attend a regular school once he hits the 5th grade. The story of his ups and downs and interactions with classmates both kind and unkind is told through his eyes, and the eyes of those around him. He is a smart, endearing, tender soul that captivates the reader from the first few paragraphs. In short, it’s a story about kindness and amazing transformations. The author is brilliant and interjects many, many golden nuggets of wisdom throughout. I was reminded as I read it, that every single person can make a difference for good. Even the slightest act of kindness matters.

I loved this book, and have to agree with my mom. It definitely is “required reading”.  At least for the people living under this roof of mine. ๐Ÿ™‚

I would love to give away a copy of Wonder to 5 lucky readers. To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment telling me one of your favorite books. You may enter from today until next Thursday January 2nd. The 5 winners will be announced Friday January 3rd. Good luck! Hope you are enjoying a nice winter holiday!

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247 Comments

  1. I have a lot of favorite books. I just finished reading The House of Hades by Rick Riordan and have to say his books are among my favorite adventures. The Percy Jackson series, The Heroes of Olympus series (of which House of Hades is number 4), and The Kane Chronicles. If you have kids who are reluctant readers and enjoy adventures have them try these. You just might discover a new reader in your family!

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  2. Some of my all time favorites from when I was younger- Christy, Tisha. Far North, Crossing the Wire By Will Hobbs. Books – Rick Riordan ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. As classics go, I love Jane Eyre and The Crucible. As for others, I love The Hiding Place and Out of the Dust. Thanks for the recommendation for a new book.

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  5. One of my favorite books that I have read is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. I could not put it down! Love your blog Jamie!

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  8. I have so many favorites…most recently my little sister got me to read her favorite, “Black Radishes” and I really enjoyed it!

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  9. My favorite book is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. As a retired teacher, I have used this book in my Language Arts classes.

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  10. There are so many! I guess my All Time favorite I read years ago as a teen called “Flowers In The Attic” I read that book over and over.

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