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The young adult fiction genre is a category of text aimed at young adults. This particular genre mainly revolves around issues that young adults face in the real world. Wonder by R.J Palacio connects to the genre of young adult fiction because the main events that occur in the story are all related to issues that teenagers face in everyday life. For example, August is a young boy who is going to attend middle school for the first time in his life. Throughout this journey he faces bullies, teachers and socialising with others. These are all issues that young adults face in society which is why this genre is dedicated to them.

R.J. Palacio (the author of Wonder) has crafted August Pullman into her novel through the implementation of his characteristics being showcased throughout the story. This allows for the readers to understand who August is through his given trait which is timidness. An example of this is when the author states on page 22; “hi i said still looking down, avoiding eye contact” the author uses the technique of an action that compliments and demonstrates the characteristic. This helps for the reader to understand that August was timid when meeting the children as he was homeschooled his whole life meaning he lacked social skills. This may have also been a result of fear. Although August is shy he is courageous as he goes through situations despite the opinions of others this is a quality that contributes to his development in the story. This also allows for the message of courage to become a value of the text through August being crafted into the story. Through the actions August has shown in this example the author has made it clear to us that he is a timid character therefore crafting his character into the story.

Some of the big ideas that are presented in wonder are; the life of a kid with deformities, friendship and bullying. These big ideas of the text contribute to the themes that can be identified in the novel. The idea of a kid with deformities helps to bring out the themes of friendship and bullying because they are all connected in some way. When a child with deformities attends a school filled with kids it is expected that bullies shall arise which is one of the major themes in Wonder. This is an important part of this text because the message that the author wants readers to receive can only be communicated through these big ideas. Evidence of this is when August attends his interview for middle school and is asked to meet some students.