R J Palacio
R J Palacio lives in New York City with her family and a black dog called Bear. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, has sold 5 million copies worldwide.
Books
Pony
Author: R J Palacio
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 12+
This unusual tale of a boy and his father, set in 1800s America, is both a brilliant adventure and a heartfelt story about love and loss. A book that feels like a classic after just a few pages.
White Bird
Author: R J Palacio
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 12-16
Reading age: 9+
Now he’s a teenager, Julian wants to hear the details of what happened to Grandmère during her childhood in France in World War Two. A compelling graphic novel about courage in adversity, and how kindness and humanity can overcome evil.
Wonder
Author: R J Palacio
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+
August ('Auggie') Pullman can't help but stand out - he was born with a severe facial deformity. Written in the first person, Wonder follows Auggie as he experiences more than the usual ups-and-downs of friendships, family and school.