When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind. Wonder is a story about kindness, tolerance, friendship and acceptance. It's a story about showing empathy to people and seeing beyond the exterior. Standing out is better than blending in and differences need to be embraced. Auggie was reluctant to go to school because he was scared of people's reactions to his face. But he learned that he's beautiful, no matter what people say. He shows courage and bravery and perseverance through being himself. It's sweet how Summer and Jack showed true friendship to Auggie. They saw that he was funny and intelligent and a real friend. Mr. Browne's precepts is a brilliant teaching method. It was wonderful that there were people standing up for Auggie.