Is Wonder by R.J. Palacio based on a true story?

[James]

I’m reading Wonder and am curious if the story of Auggie is inspired by real events or real people, or if it’s completely fictional. Can someone clarify?

 

[SkyDrifter]

“Wonder” is completely fictional. R.J. Palacio hasn’t said it’s based on a real person or true events, though she was inspired by seeing a child with facial differences and thinking about how kids treat each other. So Auggie’s story is imagined, but it’s meant to feel real and relatable.

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

No, Wonder by R.J. Palacio isn’t based on a true story. It’s fiction, but the author was inspired by real kids with facial differences and wanted to show what it’s like to face bullying and kindness.

 

[AngelitaC6]

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is not a direct true story, but it was inspired by a real moment when the author saw a child with a facial difference and felt unsure how to react. That experience motivated her to write the book’s message of kindness.