After recently reading WHITE BIRD by R.J. Palacio, I realized I had never read my copy of AUGGIE & ME. Since the character of Julian, featured in the Palacio books, is one of the three stories, I decided to move it up to the top of my pile. I highly recommend it for any fans of WONDER who haven't read it yet.
Julian, Christopher, and Charlotte all have roles in the original WONDER. Each of them interacts with Auggie in their own way, but that isn't particularly the focus of AUGGIE & ME.
Julian shares his struggles after bullying Auggie. His suspension, his upcoming move to a new school, and his summer in France learning more about the sacrifices of his Grandmere. He eventually understands the true meaning of remorse and the importance of kindness.
Christopher and Auggie were the best of friends beginning almost before their births. Life takes people on different journeys, and Christopher learns how those different paths can disrupt even the most solid friendships.
Charlotte is proud of her good grades and her excellent reputation. When a change in her circle of friends shakes her confidence, she begins to have doubts about whether being nice is worth her time and energy. She discovers there is a difference between being nice and being kind.
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