What I actually liked more than Auggie's unique situation was that the writing was so readable and true. I liked the characters and their various perspectives (it could almost be shelved in the teen section). (view spoiler)[This isn't exactly a spoiler, but could change someone's expectation...Based on the hype, I sort of expected there to be an event that was more shocking or with a deeper meaning, but the book is perfectly great without it. I was just nervous until the end. (hide spoiler)] 
 This would be great for kids who liked "Out of my mind" and would be a good bookgroup/school read.