You are leaving the safe and familiar arms of your parents and family, as you begin your life in a world of strangers. Some miss their parents so greatly, that they spend their entire first day crying. Others struggle far beyond the first day, actually having a tough time all their years spent at school. Wonder offers the reader a quick peek into the life of a young boy, born with a psychical deformation. Showcasing the events involved in his life, not only through his eyes but also through the eyes of those close to him.
The story focuses on the life of a young year-old boy by the name of August Pullman. August, nickname Auggie is a young New York native. Auggie grew up in a home with his parents, older sister Via and his loyal dog Daisy. Throughout his life, he has become familiar with the strange looks and strong reactions, people give him due to his condition.
At this point, his parents decided it was time for him to be educated at a real school. Thus, Auggie was enrolled in a neighborhood private school by the name of Beecher Prep. During his enrollment, Auggie meets Mr. Tushman, the principal of the school. During the tour, Julian shows himself to be less than friendly as a guide and is quite rude to young Auggie. While Julian is confronted by the other guides for his behavior, the other children treat August well.
All the children except for Jack, take a seat away from August. August really appreciates the gesture made by Jack begins to see him as a friend. Though Carlo is seen as a half-breed by the Corleones. One of which is securing his Godson a starring role in a movie. He goes about doing this by giving the movie director an offer which he cannot refuse.
The family is after all among the highest priorities within the mafia world. One being his oldest son Sonny, the middle son Fredo, who is very dutiful but also not the sharpest mind.
Virgil Sollozzo, a Turk, comes to town and approaches Don Corleone asking for his protection to run his narcotics business. Vito is hit by five bullets but manages to survive. This assassination attempt signaled the start of the war between the Corleones and the other families. Recovery from being shot was only the first of major troubles for the Corleones. Sonny is gunned down later on by rival families. After this Fredo is sent away for his own safety.
He is put to hide out for three years in Sicily after he murdered the police captain and also Sollozzo. The Don recovers from his injuries and learns of what has happened to his family. Vito then calls a meeting with all the other families, major and minor, to try to bring about peace.
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