White Bird
A graphic novel from the world of WONDER – soon to be a major film
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4.8 • 13 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
From the bestselling author of Wonder comes the graphic novel White Bird: soon to be a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.
To the millions of readers who fell in love with R J Palacio's Wonder, Julian is best-known as Auggie Pullman's classroom bully. White Bird reveals a new side to Julian's story, as Julian discovers the moving and powerful tale of his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish girl in occupied France during the Second World War.
An unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage and the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.
A full-colour graphic novel, brilliantly illustrated throughout by R. J. Palacio
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Branded as "A Wonder Story," Palacio's well-paced graphic novel debut expands upon a story introduced in Auggie & Me Grandm re's tale of her childhood in German-occupied France. Asked by Julian, Wonder's bully, to recount the story of Julien, a boy impacted by polio who helped her hide from Nazi soldiers as a child, Grandm re reluctantly agrees. Cruelly teased by schoolmates, Julien becomes Sara's protector after Nazis invade their progressive school. The two make a sympathetic duo as Sara's once-charmed life gives way to an existence of survival. Palacio elaborates on her previous books' themes, including empathy, bullying, and othering, and a twist toward the end challenges assumptions about who "belongs" in a society. Final panels, which show contemporary Americans protesting family separation at the U.S./Mexico border, tether the story to current events. The volume's visual style is at its most distinctive in its evocative settings and poetic moments, such as woods that sparkle with bluebells and the titular white bird soaring through time and space. Palacio, a confident storyteller, has crafted a work whose classroom-friendly packaging belies a gripping human story. Further resources include a glossary and suggested reading list. Ages 8 12.
Customer Reviews
Heartwarming Read
White bird showcases the past in a heartwarming and emotional way, it opened my eyes to the holocaust without having to open a text book. I love the metaphor it contains like ‘white bird’ meaning soul flying free and free spirit. The cartooning works perfectly with the storyline as it allows you to see the emotion on the characters face, beautifully displayed. Most of all, it shows this generation the past which we are starting to forget. Coming from a 12 year old, this is highly recommended and even if you are not a fan of the wonder series be sure to check this one out, it is very different from the rest.
beautiful and poetic
The most touching book I have ever come upon, an excellent addition to the Wonder series. The story of Grandmere unfolds in incredible illustrations. This book made me cry many times throughout, though I rarely tear. It flows so poetically and beautifully. Definetely recommend. p