I adored this one and I’m so glad I decided to give it a go! This is a beautiful addition to R.J. The emotions that pull into this short graphic novel are unlike anything I’ve ever felt in other graphic novels. My Thoughts: I ugly cried in this telling of Grandmère’s life story during WWII where she met a crippled boy who saved her life. With poignant symbolism and gorgeous artwork that brings Sara’s story out of the past and cements it firmly in this moment in history, White Bird is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book Wonder or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message. As Grandmère tells Julian, “It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything.” This is the story of Grandmère as a young Jewish girl hidden away by a family in Nazi-occupied France during the start of World War II, and how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend.Sara’s harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives. Palacio’s collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. ' White Bird: A Wonder Story' will hit theaters on September 16, 2022.R.J. 'White Bird: A Wonder Story' will be directed by Marc Forster, with a script adaptation from mark Bomback ('War for the Planet of the Apes'). 'Wonder' producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman will return for 'White Bird,' with cinematographer Matthias Koenigswieser ('Christopher Robin'). Gillian Anderson ('The Crown') will play Julian's mother Vivienne. Orlando Schwerdt ('True Story of the Kelly Gang') will play the boy who helps Sara, also named Julian. Gheisar will reprise the role of Julian for the new film, and Ariella Glaser ('Radioactive') will play a young Sara.

In terms of the story, this is a pretty significant departure from the original film 'Wonder,' but many of the same themes - kindness, perseverance, and the human spirit - are present. We can clearly see that Grandmère is telling Julian the story because of his bullying of Augie, and trying to teach him a lesson about kindness. The setting is France, and Sara is a young Jewish girl living under Nazi occupation. 'White Bird' is a familiar historical drama, with sweeping music and inspirational themes.

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