Wonder

About this book

Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old with a facial difference, enters mainstream school for the first time in fifth grade. Palacio's bestselling novel has been adopted into thousands of US elementary and middle school contemporary-literature units since 2013.

Where this book is assigned

• Common Core State Standards (ELA)

  • recommended· 5th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B contemporary addition
  • recommended· 6th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 6-8 exemplar

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Common questions

What grade level is Wonder?

Wonder is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–7, with a Lexile measure of 790L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

What is the Lexile level of Wonder?

Wonder has a Lexile measure of 790L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.

What curricula assign Wonder?

Wonder appears on reading lists for Common Core State Standards (ELA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Wonder banned in schools?

Wonder does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Wonder explore?

Central themes in Wonder include kindness, acceptance, facial difference, school social dynamics, family. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.