Author:R J Palacio
WONDER told the story of August Pullman: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face, whose first year at school changed the lives and the perspectives of everyone around him.
SHINGALING looks at that year through the eyes of Auggie's classmate, Charlotte: smart, kind, and desperate for acceptance from the popular crowd. Thought-provoking, surprising, poignant and heartwarming, this is a must-read for the thousands of readers who loved WONDER.
Insightful and humane, it packed so much emotion and understanding into so few pages . . . Beautifully written
—— Joy CourtEveryone - young or old - should read Wonder. The Julian Chapter adds so much more to the Wonder story. It reminds us of the importance of compassion in everyday life
—— Rich Preston , BBC Radio 4A genius idea which will be a treat for fans of Wonder
—— SunAn exuberant story . . . The ingenious split narrative, inventive page design and lots of incidental pictures make this book irresistible
—— GuardianJacqueline Wilson has a rare gift for writing lightly and amusingly about emotional issues Bookseller
—— BooksellerJacqueline Wilson has the knack of focusing on problems in a child's life with humour and sensitive intuition
—— Books for your ChildrenAnother winner by Jacqueline Wilson with all the wit and verve that we now associate with this author. Impossible to put down, children will love it
—— The School LibrarianJacqueline Wilson has a distinctive narrative style with her spunky and articulate young heroines . . . A funny, punchy and quite moving read
—— BooksellerThis is a brilliant book!
—— ScribblerExpect drama, crises, gripping plot and realistic narrative
—— Birmingham Post