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White Bird
A graphic novel from the world of WONDER – soon to be a major film
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A powerful, unforgettable graphic novel set during World War Two, from the bestselling world of Wonder.
From the bestselling author of Wonder comes the graphic novel White Bird—soon to be a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren, and Gillian Anderson.
To the millions of readers who fell in love with R. J. Palacio's Wonder, Julian is best known as Auggie Pullman's classroom bully. White Bird reveals a new side to Julian's story, as he discovers the moving and powerful tale of his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish girl in occupied France during the Second World War.
An unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage, and the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.
A full-colour graphic novel, brilliantly illustrated throughout by R. J. Palacio.
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White Bird by R J Palacio is praised as an extraordinarily powerful narrative by Forbes and is highlighted as a must-read graphic novel by Kirkus for its heart-rending yet hopeful message. Publishers Weekly describes it as a gripping human story, indicating that it's both impactful and emotionally engaging.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241399699
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 162.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 536g
Pages: 224
About the Author
R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012, and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me- Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders, White Bird- A Wonder Story, and Pony. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Learn more about her at www.wonderthebook.com or at @RJPalacio.
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