Wonder follows the life of August "Auggie" Pullman, a 10-year-old boy born with a facial deformity that has kept him from attending a mainstream school. After years of homeschooling, Auggie’s parents decide it’s time for him to attend middle school. The novel explores the challenges he faces as he starts attending Beecher Prep, a new school where he struggles to fit in, deal with bullying, and make friends. Told from multiple perspectives—including Auggie's, his sister Via’s, and his friends'—the novel examines themes of kindness, acceptance, and how people judge others based on their appearance. Wonder is a story that teaches readers about the importance of empathy and the impact of small acts of kindness.