White Bird
A Graphic Novel
Published on 1. October 2019
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-241-39724-4 (ISBN)
Description
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!
A powerful, unforgettable graphic novel from the world of Wonder, by globally bestselling and award-winning author R J Palacio.
To the millions of readers who fell in love with R J Palacio's Wonder, Julian is best-known as Auggie Pullman's classroom bully.
White Bird reveals a new side to Julian's story, as Julian discovers the moving and powerful tale of his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish girl in occupied France during the Second World War.
An unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage and the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.
A powerful, unforgettable graphic novel from the world of Wonder, by globally bestselling and award-winning author R J Palacio.
To the millions of readers who fell in love with R J Palacio's Wonder, Julian is best-known as Auggie Pullman's classroom bully.
White Bird reveals a new side to Julian's story, as Julian discovers the moving and powerful tale of his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish girl in occupied France during the Second World War.
An unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage and the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.
Reviews / Votes
Extraordinarily powerful * Forbes * A must-read graphic novel that is both heart-rending and beautifully hopeful * Kirkus * A gripping human story * Publishers Weekly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Interest Age: From 9 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
814 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-39724-4 (9780241397244)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2019
1st Edition
Penguin Books Ltd
€14.99
Available for download
Person
R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012, and sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders, and White Bird: A Wonder Story. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Learn more about her at www.wonderthebook.com or on Twitter at @RJPalacio.
In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders, and White Bird: A Wonder Story. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Learn more about her at www.wonderthebook.com or on Twitter at @RJPalacio.