![]() ![]() ![]() The story’s emphasis on the value of empathy has resonated with many educators, parents, and children, while the struggles of its main character have spurred a greater awareness of craniofacial conditions, which affect the formation of the skull and face. Wonder, both the book and the film, has received praise for being a nuanced tear-jerker about a difficult subject. Wonder begins with Auggie facing a new sort of challenge: entering fifth grade at a mainstream prep academy after being homeschooled his whole life. Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) has had to undergo nearly 30 surgeries, and his mother (Julia Roberts) gave up working on her Ph.D. Palacio and follows a boy who was born with a craniofacial condition known as Treacher Collins syndrome, which causes disfigurement. ![]() The film is based on the 2012 bestselling novel by R.J. Since its premiere last month, Wonder has been touted as a “feel-good,” family-friendly movie for the holiday season. ![]()
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