Raquel J. Palacio Knihy

Jmenuju se August a vypadám trochu zvláštně… ale jinak jsem stejný jako vy! Auggie není obyčejný desetiletý kluk, i když dělá docela obyčejné věci – jako všechny děti v jeho věku. Má totiž skutečně neobyčejnou tvář... Narodil se s deformovaným obličejem. Když má nastoupit do páté třídy Beecherovy školy, vzbuzuje to v něm i v jeho rodičích obavy, naději a otázky, jak ho jeho noví spolužáci přijmou. Podaří se Auggiemi přesvědčit své spolužáky o tom, že je navzdory svému vzhledu stejný jako oni? Originální a inspirující román si od svého uvedení na trh v roce 2012 přečetlo přes více než 6 milionů čtenářů. Na motivy knihy natočil režisér Stephen Chbosky film s Jacobem Tremblayem, Julií Robertsovou a Owenem Wilsonem v hlavních rolích.

Silas je obyčejný dvanáctiletý kluk, který žije se svým tátou v malém domku v americkém městečku Boneville. Tedy byl by úplně obyčejný, kdyby neviděl duchy zemřelých a jeho nejlepším kamarádem nebyl jeden z nich. A když jednu děsivou noc odvedou tři neznámí muži na koních jeho otce pryč, připadá si jako ten nejosamělejší kluk na světě. Pak se ale u domu objeví zvláštní poník a Silas se rozhodne, že se i se svým duchařským společníkem vydá na nebezpečnou výpravu za tatínkovou záchranou. Dokáže se však postavit nástrahám okolního světa i své rodinné minulosti?

Když se svět rozdělil, oni se našli Sara Blumová nikdy nechtěla vyprávět o své minulosti. Když ale jejího vnuka Juliana vyloučí ze školy za šikanu spolužáka, rozhodne se prolomit letité mlčení a ukázat, že jednou z nejdůležitějších vlastností v životě je laskavost – a to i ve chvíli, kdy stojíte tváří v tvář bezprostřednímu ohrožení. Autorka světového bestselleru Wonder R.J. Palacio přichází se strhujícím a emotivním příběhem o osudovém přátelství židovské dívky a jejího spolužáka na pozadí nacisty okupované Francie.

Tells the story of Julian's Grandmére's childhood as she, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II and how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend

In R. J. Palacio's bestselling collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Here, Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with Grandmère's heartrending story: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II; how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend. Sara's harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives. As Grandmère tells Julian, "It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything." With poignant symbolism and gorgeous artwork that brings Sara's story out of the past and cements it firmly in this moment in history, White Bird is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book Wonder or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message

A stunning illustrated edition featuring original colour artwork by Tad Carpenter, the artist behind Wonder's iconic cover, which celebrates ten years of this bestselling global phenomenon. 'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.' Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren't stared at wherever they go. Born with a facial difference, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to school. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all? A funny, frank and astonishingly moving novel to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page, this special anniversary edition also features an afterword from the author on ten years of Wonder.

Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation arrives in her small French town, separating her from her parents and forcing the young Jewish girl into hiding. Sara's classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. Originally published as a graphic novel, and featuring characters from the multi-million-copy-selling phenomenon Wonder, Sara and Julien's powerful, heartbreaking and timeless story is told here for the first time as a novel, and shows the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.

Combines the story of ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and goes to school in Manhattan, with a collection of maxims gathered from such sources as songs, books, tombstones, and fortune cookies.

Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder. Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times. Includes an 8-page photo insert and a discussion guide.

The story follows a young boy with facial differences who navigates the challenges of fitting in at a new school. Through his journey, themes of kindness, acceptance, and the impact of bullying are explored. The narrative offers multiple perspectives, showcasing how his presence influences those around him, ultimately promoting the message that everyone deserves to be seen for who they are beyond appearances. The emotional depth and relatable characters resonate with readers of all ages, making it a poignant tale of resilience and empathy.

The unforgettable bestseller has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Parents and educators can now introduce the importance of kindness to younger readers through this beautiful picture book featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, crafted by R. J. Palacio. Over 5 million people have embraced the movement, and younger readers can now meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, along with his beloved dog, Daisy. Responding to countless requests, Palacio makes her picture-book debut as both author and illustrator, presenting a powerful narrative paired with striking illustrations. She immerses readers in Auggie's world, where he feels like any other kid but isn't always perceived that way. This story resonates with every child's desire to belong and be seen for who they truly are, making it an ideal resource for families and educators to discuss empathy and kindness with young children. The original book has received numerous accolades, including being a #1 New York Times Bestseller and selections from prestigious lists such as Time Magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Books and the Washington Post's Best Kids' Books. Critics praise it as a beautiful exploration of friendship, tenacity, and kindness, ensuring Auggie and his story will remain in readers' hearts.

August Pullman stole the hearts of over a million readers in the bestselling, award-winning WONDER. 365 DAYS OF WONDER is a beautiful companion to the novel: a collection of quotes and wise words, one for every day of the year. It includes funny, insightful, inspiring thoughts from WONDER's fans, famous authors and personalities - from Roald Dahl and Paul McCartney to Anne Frank, Tolkien and Popeye - and from the novel itself. It's the perfect gift for anyone who loved WONDER, and it's a book to be treasured and enjoyed again and again.

WONDER tells the story of Auggie Pullman: an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, whose first year at school changed the lives and the perspectives of everyone around him. AUGGIE & ME is a new side to the WONDER story: three new chapters from three different characters - bully Julian, oldest friend Christopher and classmate Charlotte - giving an insight into how Auggie has touched their own lives. Thought-provoking, surprising, infuriating, heartbreaking and heartwarming, AUGGIE & ME is a must-read for the thousands of readers who loved WONDER.

August Auggie Pullman has been home-schooled all his life. Now he is starting fifth grade at a school in New York City. He doesn't want other students to look at him, but that isn't easy when he looks like he does. Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought- provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills. Wonder, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.

Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool ... who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. R.J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages.

Su cara lo hace distinto y él solo quiere ser uno más. Camina siempre mirando al suelo, la cabeza gacha y el flequillo tratando en vano de esconder su rostro, pero, aun así, es objeto de miradas furtivas, susurros ahogados y codazos de asombro. August sale poco, su vida transcurre entre las acogedoras paredes de su casa, entre la compañía de su familia, su perra Daisy y las increíbles historias de La guerra de las galaxias. Este año todo va a cambiar, porque este año va a ir, por primera vez, a la escuela. Allí aprenderá la lección más importante de su vida, la que no se enseña en las aulas ni en los libros de texto: crecer en la adversidad, aceptarse tal como es, sonreír a los días grises y saber que, al final, siempre encontrará una mano amiga.

Nowa książka autorki wydawniczego fenomenu „Cudowny Chłopak”. Oparta na powieści graficznej R.J. Palacio pod tym samym tytułem. Na podstawie „Białego ptaka” powstał film z Helen Mirren i Gillian Anderson (polska premiera w 2024 roku). Powieść o harcie ducha, odwadze i dobroci, które nie umierają nawet w najmroczniejszych czasach.

Niezapomniana opowieść o harcie ducha, odwadze i sile dobroci, które odmieniają serca, budują mosty, a nawet ratują życie. Fanom Cudownego chłopaka Julian znany jest głównie jako szkolny prześladowca Augusta. Biały ptak ukazuje historię Juliana z innej strony - chłopiec odkrywa poruszającą historię swojej babci, która podczas II wojny światowej ukrywała się w okupowanej przez nazistów Francji i została ocalona przez pewnego chłopca. R.J. Palacio przez lata pracowała jako ilustratorka i projektantka okładek, nadawała blasku historiom innych - nie swoim. Teraz zdecydowała się połączyć dwie pasje - obraz i słowo - i opowiedzieć o dobru, które warto krzewić zawsze - bez względu na okoliczności. Ta książka jest fikcją literacką. Nie została oparta na niczyjej historii, ale zainspirowało ją wiele opowieści o ukrywających się przed Holokaustem dzieci oraz o zwykłych obywatelach, którzy im pomagali - R.J. Palacio

„Sei du selbst. Alle anderen sind schon vergeben.“ Oscar Wilde Maximen wie diese sind Worte, nach denen man leben kann. So erklärt es der Lehrer Auggies Klasse am ersten Schultag. Dabei ist es ganz egal, ob man sie in einem Buch findet, einem Song oder – einem Glückskeks. Inspiration kann man sich schließlich von überallher besorgen. Hier teilt er einige seiner Lieblingsmaximen mit uns. Denn Maximen fordern uns alle heraus, uns kreativ mit ihnen auseinanderzusetzen und weiterzudenken.

Wonder August (Auggie) Pullman, born with a facial deformity, is about to start fifth grade at Beecher Prep, facing the challenges of being the new kid. Despite his extraordinary appearance, Auggie is just an ordinary boy who hopes to show his classmates that he is like them. The Julian Chapter offers insight into the perspective of Julian, the story's controversial bully. It explores Julian's unkindness towards Auggie and whether he can find redemption. Pluto takes readers back to Auggie's life before entering Beecher Prep, focusing on his friendship with Christopher, who was there for Auggie's early memories. As they navigate their evolving relationship, they learn that true friendship requires effort. Shingaling provides a glimpse into fifth-grade life at Beecher Prep from Charlotte's viewpoint, the girl assigned to be Auggie’s “welcome buddy.” It delves into Charlotte's friendship with Summer, the girls' reactions to Auggie's presence, and how Charlotte came to write the impactful precept: “It’s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.” These interconnected stories highlight themes of friendship, acceptance, and the importance of kindness.

August sieht anders aus als die anderen Jungen. Seit seiner Geburt wurde er schon oft am Gesicht operiert. Am liebsten möchte er so sein wie alle anderen. Bisher hat seine Mutter ihn zu Hause unterrichtet. Doch ab der fünften Klasse soll er in die Schule gehen. „Die Kinder versuchten alle, mich nicht anzustarren. Sie machten Umwege, um nicht in meine Nähe zu kommen. Als wäre mein Gesicht ansteckend. Jeden Tag gab es Schüler, die mich zum ersten Mal sahen und sich erschraken.“ Raquel J. Palacio (1963) ist eine amerikanische Schriftstellerin. Eigentlich heißt sie Raquel Jaramillo. „Wunder“ ist das erste Buch, das sie geschrieben hat. Davor hat sie Umschläge für andere Bücher gestaltet. „Wunder“ ist als Buch und als Film sehr erfolgreich.

"Una historia deliciosa, sencilla y amable que ilustra la importancia de la diversidad y la importancia de aceptar a los demás tal como son. En un mundo en el que elbullyingentre los jóvenes se está convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie "Wonder" ofrecen una nueva visión refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora." -- various websites. Auggie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity.

La storia di Wonder, bestseller di R.J. Palacio, viene riscritta dal punto di vista di Julian, il personaggio considerato "cattivo". Julian non comprende come sia cambiata la sua vita nell'ultimo anno scolastico: da ragazzo popolare si ritrova escluso e costretto a cambiare scuola, solo per aver fatto delle battute. La presenza di Auggie, un nuovo compagno con la sindrome di Treacher-Collins, lo turba profondamente, risvegliando paure infantili legate al suo terrore per gli zombi. Questo è il vero motivo del suo comportamento aggressivo. Dopo essere stato sospeso per aver preso di mira Auggie e Jack, Julian deve affrontare la reazione dei suoi genitori, che accusano la scuola di non aver gestito la situazione con la dovuta attenzione. Durante l'estate, una rivelazione sulla nonna francese lo colpisce: durante la guerra, lei fu salvata da un ragazzo deriso, il "Tartaruga", che si rivelò un amico straordinario. Questo ragazzo, che le diede il primo bacio prima di essere deportato, era proprio Julian. Per la prima volta, Julian prova rimorso e, grazie a un'email del professor Brownie, decide di scusarsi con Auggie. L'autrice dimostra una straordinaria capacità di immergere il lettore nella psicologia dei personaggi, creando situazioni in cui è facile riconoscersi e immedesimarsi.

Ma a cosa servono gli amici, se non a essere presenti nel momento del bisogno? Ancora una volta sarà Auggie a ricordarlo a Christopher e a noi lettori, con la forza di un personaggio straordinario e di una storia che non smette mai di emozionare. Dopo ''Il libro di Julian'' questo è il secondo della trilogia di racconti legati a ''Wonder''. Christopher e Auggie si conoscono da sempre. Nati nello stesso ospedale, da subito sono diventati migliori amici. In terza elementare, però, Christopher si è trasferito e ha perso un po' i contatti con Auggie. Adesso sono entrambi in prima media e Christopher non sta vivendo un momento felice: i genitori si stanno separando e sembra che tutto vada storto. Per questo, quando viene a sapere della morte di Daisy, la cagnetta di Auggie, non se la sente di chiamarlo. Non ha voglia di brutti pensieri.

Charlotte, insieme ad altri due studenti, è stata scelta per dare il benvenuto ad Auggie nella nuova scuola. Il suo sogno è di diventare una star della danza, anche se è una ragazzina un po' insicura, ed è combattuta tra la lealtà verso Auggie e il desiderio di poter entrare nel gruppo delle ragazze popolari. Ma, quando inizia la guerra tra i sostenitori del nuovo arrivato e quelli che lo vorrebbero cacciare, non ha dubbi: è lei a passare a Jack la lista di ''chi sta con chi''. Perché in nome dell'amicizia, prima o poi bisogna essere capaci di prendere posizione... Dopo ''Il libro di Julian'' e ''Il libro di Christopher'' questo è l'ultimo volume della trilogia di racconti legati a ''Wonder''.