White Bird- A Wonder Story A Graphic Novel by R. J. Palacio
Soon to be a major motion picture, starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson R. J. Palacio's unforgettable graphic novel debut is a story about the power of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war. SYDNEY TAYLOR AWARD WINNER andbull, A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR andbull, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In R. J. Palacio's bestselling collection of stories Auggie and Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmere. Here, Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with Grandmere's heartrending story- how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II, how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend. Sara's harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges and even save lives. As Grandmere tells Julian, "It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything". With poignant symbolism and gorgeous artwork that brings Sara's story out of the past and cements it firmly in this moment in history, White Bird is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book Wonder or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message.
- Suggested age range- 8-12 years
- Format- Paperback
- Product dimension- 6.9" W x 9.9" H x 0.9" D
- Genre- Fiction
- Publisher- Random House Children's Books, Publication date- 03-01-2022
- Page count- 224
- ISBN- 9780593487785
Web ID: 15414394
Absolutely Beautiful
This book has an amazing storyline. It did make me cry but it was such a beautiful book. Definitely one of my favorites. Overall I love this book and I definitely recommend it
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Haunting, Beautiful and Sad
Haunting, beautiful and sad. I picked up this book because I’ve been on a history binge and a graphic novel one, too. I’ve not read any other stories by RJ Palacio, so this was my first. I have to say this was a haunting book. I can’t imagine being in Sara’s place, nor dealing with what she did. I had a hard time staying in my house during the pandemic – I love fresh air – so living for a whole year in a barn is beyond my wheelhouse. Reading about Sara being there for that long made me appreciate my situation much more. Sara is a Jew living in France, but it’s during World War II and Jews aren’t welcome in France after the collapse. I can’t imagine being her, living in a barn, hiding in the straw, living off scraps and hoping for the end of the war because no one should have to live like that. She lost her mother during the war and even her best friend. It was sad and I was very much emotionally invested. I liked how her father would swing her around like a bird and that verbiage, along with Julien’s friendship and help, got her through the war. I hated the ending, even if the war did end – I won’t give away spoilers, but when you read it, you’ll see. I knew that would have to happen, but I was hoping it wouldn’t. It tore at my heart and made me think. If you’re looking for a graphic novel that’s another way to learn about the Holocaust, the travesties of war and the strength of human resolve, then this might be the book for you. Recommended. originally posted at long and short reviews
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