The Dartmoor Bookworm

I couldn’t resist. Having started reading this in school with a year 9 child I was too impatient to wait to read it together.  I held out for quite some time, but on realising that we wouldn’t finish reading it before half term I pressed ahead. This book is aimed at young adults/ pre teens/ key stage two children and is suitable for all of them. (And adults too!).  The story as I’m sure you are aware is about August Pullman, a ten year old boy, who was born with a facial deformity. He had up until then been home schooled by his mother but she felt that he was ready for proper school at the start of fifth grade. The story follows August’s first year at school, the friendships he creates and the bullies that torment him. It also follows and dips into the views and perspectives of other close to him, his sister Via, his new best friend Jack, Via’s friend Miranda and Via’s boyfriend Justin, as well as Summer another friend he has made at school. I like the fact the the ...

I Wonder... How many of you have read the book or seen the film? The reviews I have to admit are good and it's a book that I've wanted to read but haven't got around to getting it, until now. During the day I work at a small SEND school, teaching one to one to pupils with varying special educational needs. We have recently taken on a year 9 girl and I thought we might look at Wonder together as part of her English curriculum. She's not a reader (her words) but she likes being read to and will happily sit and listen. So I purchased the book, my only problem now is do I read it with her and wait or do I read the whole story over the weekend. Then I can let myself watch the film. Which do you prefer the film or book? Should I wait?