In this first year of middle school, he learns that there are people who accept him, some who ignore him, and others who hate him. His sister Via is losing friends and having to make new ones. Auggie isn't the only one feeling these tough times. People he made friends with were questioned by classmates about why they're being nice to Auggie. Students made faces at him and he was bullied. Students saw him as a freak, or thought his condition was weird and gross. Principal Tushman introduces Auggie to the school, and a very quickly, his fears were realized. Auggie gives school a shot because he wants to feel normal for once. Having been shielded from the world for most of his life, Auggie is afraid of how the other kids might treat him. Now that he's ready for fifth grade, his mother thinks it’s time for Auggie have a real school experience and enrolls him in a private school. With all of the surgeries, regular school wasn't an option, so he was homeschooled. He was born with a severe facial difference that sets him apart from everyone else. Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated ChapterĪugust "Auggie" Pullman (10) is different.
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