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A Wonder Story
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From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird - an unforgettable Second World War story about bravery, friendship, and the power of kindness. Soon to be a major film starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.
From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird - an unforgettable Second World War story about bravery, friendship, and the power of kindness. Now a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren, and Gillian Anderson.
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. It shows the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.
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White Bird by R J Palacio is praised as a heart-rending and beautifully hopeful graphic novel. It has been described as extraordinarily powerful and compelling, showcasing themes of resistance, bravery, and survival, making it a must-read for its audience.
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ISBN: 9780241605806
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Children
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Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 272
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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 sold over 16 million copies worldwide. In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me- Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders, and White Bird- A Wonder Story. 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 on Twitter at @rjpalacio.
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