Auggie Pullman was different from most of the other kids in his fifth-grade class. Born with a facial abnormality, Auggie had to have several surgeries when he was younger, so he was homeschooled. But now that Auggie has turned ten, his parents realize that he will need to learn to live in a world that isn't always kind to people who are different. Auggie's story is not just about a struggle for acceptance; it's also about how those around him come to learn compassion and empathy for others.