White Bird – (book 8, 2019) – R.J. Palacio – eBook
R30.00
White Bird is a graphic novel that provides the backstory of Julian’s grandmother, Sara, a Jewish girl who is hidden by a friend’s family in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The story shows Sara’s harrowing experience of survival and the kindness that saved her life. Though set in the Wonder universe, White Bird is more of a historical narrative, emphasizing themes of bravery, love, and the importance of standing up against injustice.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN 978-0593566954
Description
From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird: now a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.
Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation arrives in her small French town, separating her from her parents and forcing the young Jewish girl into hiding. Sara’s 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.
Originally published as a graphic novel, and featuring characters from the multi-million-copy-bestselling phenomenon Wonder, Sara and Julien’s powerful, heartbreaking and timeless story is told here for the first time as a novel, and shows the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.
Discover more from the World of Wonder:
White Bird, the original graphic novel
Auggie & Me
365 Days of Wonder
We’re All Wonders
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