Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

"Includes 4 stories: Wonder, The Julian Chapter, Pluto and Shingaling. The Julian Chapter gives readers a chance to hear from Wonder's most controversial character. Pluto offers a peek at Auggie's life before Wonder. Shingaling shines new light on life as a fifth grader at Beecher Prep--as seen from the perspective of Charlotte, the girl chosen to be Auggie's "welcome buddy."--provided by the publisher.