![]() We do not see the positive things that were in the novel such as people sticking up for Auggie or his intelligence and achievements. Wishing that the world was different does not make it different. Given that there is a long science fiction history of scary one-eyed space aliens and monsters, it seems strange that Palacio would associate her character with them. Auggie’s other coping mechanisms include: an imaginary trip to Pluto, where his “old friends” are one-eyed creatures that look a bit like sheep with tentacles, and wishing that “other people can change the way they see”. However, a child and dog with helmets are likely to attract as many stares. When he feels sad he puts helmets on his dog and himself to isolate himself from people’s stares. ![]() Auggie is not accepted by other children. In condensing the novel into a picture book, however, much of the positive content has been lost. There are few picture books about children with facial deformities, so this is a welcome addition. Palacio has spun off her bestselling novel, Wonder, which introduced Auggie, a boy missing his left eye. This is one of several picture books which R.J. ![]()
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