Since I've become a children's librarian, I've been reading more j fic and I must say Wonder is one of the best I've read in a while, quite a step up from Diary of a Wimpy Kid (although that book has its place and even gets a shout out in this book). 
 The story is told first by August, also know to his family by the name of Auggie, a boy who has a facial deformity that he's had since birth. Life's about to change drastically for August because this year instead of being home schooled he's off to the public school to start 5th grade. August tells us the first part of the story and then the story is taken up by other characters who illuminate their own participation in August's life. I know some reviewers here thought some of these points of view didn't advance the story but I have to disagree. I liked hearing about those other character's opinions and how they viewed August. I thought it gave the story more punch. 
 It's a moving story because we come to realize that even though August is physically different, fundamentally he's the same as every other 5th grader. It's heartening to see people learn this lesson. It's a lesson worth learning for everyone when we come across people who are different from us. 
 I think this is a book that anyone could or should read but especially middle/high schoolers. They'll be able to relate to every character in the book and the situations presented.