White Bird

A graphic novel from the world of WONDER – soon to be a major film

R J Palacio

$27.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Puffin
29 September 2020

A powerful, unforgettable graphic novel set during World War Two, from the bestselling world of Wonder.

From the bestselling author of Wonder comes the graphic novel White Bird- soon to be a major film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.

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 full-colour graphic novel, brilliantly illustrated throughout by R. J. Palacio

By: R J Palacio
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 537g
ISBN: 9780241399699
ISBN 10: 0241399696
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 29 September 2020
Recommended Age: From 9 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , Young adult , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for White Bird: A graphic novel from the world of WONDER – soon to be a major film

A gripping human story * Publishers Weekly * A must-read graphic novel that is both heart-rending and beautifully hopeful * Kirkus * Extraordinarily powerful * Forbes *