The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Unexpected ending but quite good. It's very short and, as the author stated at a talk, did not belong in Wonder. However, it's a good read for after that book. I read a Wonder to my 1st grader, but I think this one is too heavy and contains information in the end that he's just not ready for. Maybe when he's order. RJ said she's doing another of these stories and then writing a different book. I look forward to both. I was unsure about reading this ebook. "Wonder" was such a great book for me, that I didn't feel needed to be added to. I already thought it was a little saccharine and wasn't convinced that we needed an extra chapter that humanized the bad guy and made the book even sweeter. In the end,i only read it because my class begged me to.I have to say Ms Palacio did it again. Yes we get explanations of why Julian acted the way he did, yes he is humanized a little more, but the story still managed to surprise me by taking us into Grandmere's life. Stories like hers have been told many times before, (don't want to give too much away), but this touched me, I think because it was unexpected in this story. It led to a few more tears in the classroom (some from the teacher) and to some deep conversations.It is a worthy addition to the book and I think I would always read it to my students after reading Wonder. I would, however, always pause and get them to think about whether we need to read this extra chapter, predict what we might learn about Julian, what effect it might have on how we perceive the book etc.Overall I think the key message of Wonder was "Choose kind". The key messages of the Julian Chapter are that "people can change" and "learn from your mistakes". A great package.
What do You think about The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story (2014)?
I haven't read it yet....I'm looking for it online and free.
—BOOOKS
I love this book. So much I need to finish it. NOW!!!!!!!
—matianka
well i am not that big fan of it. its kind of boring now.
—rana
i read the book its soo sad. i love it. i really want to read the julain chapter so much i dying to read it . I HAVE TO!
—kate
its great to know there side
—dcnation
wonder so good class just read it its a must reader the speicle adion wonder book has the julian chapter in it alian chapter is soooooo good
—faith
Read Wonder? Then you have to follow it up with The Julian Chapter. MUST!
—neddy
Really good addition to the book! People can change for the better!
—glgrca1
its awesome how it tells about what his side of the story is
—JCSE
I cried. Grandmere's story touched my soul.
—shushu
