White Bird A Novel, R. J. Palacio
White Bird A Novel, R. J. Palacio
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White Bird: A Novel
Based on the Graphic Novel

Author: R. J. Palacio, Erica S. Perl

Series: Wonder

Narrator: Hillary Huber, Hope Newhouse

Unabridged: 6 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2023


Synopsis

Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson!
 
Listen to the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.

Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. 
 
First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.

*Includes a downloadable PDF of a White Bird discussion guide from the book

About The Author

R.J. Palacio is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder, which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. The book's message inspired the Choose Kind movement and has been embraced by readers around the world, with the book published in over 50 languages. Wonder was made into a blockbuster movie starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay.  Palacio’s other acclaimed books include 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts, Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, the picture book We’re All Wonders, and her new novel Pony, an instant New York Times bestseller and named one of the best books of the year by the Wall Street Journal. Palacio lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista

The back matter from the author talks about this story and it's historically based, but it's still a fiction story. I was surprised. It felt so possible that I thought this was a non-fiction account. The premise is that Julian, part of the Wonder gang, has an assignment at school to ask his grandmot......more

Goodreads review by Isa

”In these dark times, it’s those small acts of kindness that keep us alive, after all. They remind us of our humanity”. Creo que esta es de las novelas gráficas más bonitas, duras y reales que he leído en mucho tiempo. Y sí, todos sabemos que hay muchísimas historias sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial e......more

WHAT A MARAVILLA......more

Goodreads review by Lisa

Wow! I borrowed this today from the library. I was going to concurrently read it with the other two library books I have at home and other reading material too. I had three phone calls I meant to make today. I picked up the book to start it, and I didn’t put it down until I finished it. I did not ex......more