A face doesn't tell the whole story! "The Beautiful Child" is the 22nd book in the beloved Chaekkong Children's series, guiding young readers to grow alongside great stories. This full-length novel spent 22 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list after its US release. The story follows ten-year-old August Pullman, born with a rare facial difference, as he experiences his very first year at school. Though doctors once feared August wouldn't survive his first night, he has bravely endured twenty-seven surgeries to reach the age of ten. Because of the harsh stares and unkind comments from others, he once wore an astronaut helmet for two years just to hide his face from the world. But aside from his appearance, August is a completely ordinary boy, raised with abundant love by his family. One day, his parents decide he can no longer be sheltered at home forever, and August starts school for the very first time. At first, people only see August's unusual face and call him a monster, avoiding him without ever discovering that he is smart, funny, and thoughtful. The author tells the story through the perspectives of six vividly drawn characters — August, Via, Summer, Jack, Justin, and Miranda — allowing earlier events to be revisited from new points of view later in the book, creating surprising twists that keep young readers hooked. Through the relentless bullying he faces because of his difference, August finds strength in his family's love, his friends' loyalty, and his own unbreakable spirit, ultimately transforming into the most beautiful child in the world. A New York Times bestseller for 118 weeks and the inspiration for the acclaimed film Wonder, "The Beautiful Child" is the debut novel of R. J. Palacio. It's a deeply moving story about a boy named Auggie, who once hid himself behind a helmet, as he bravely faces the world's prejudice for the first time and finds the courage to be truly himself. With its solid structure, distinctive characters, and gripping story, it's hard to believe this is a debut work — its quality is simply outstanding. Upon release, the book received an overwhelming response from readers and instantly became a bestseller, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 118 consecutive weeks. Since then, it has been published in 45 countries worldwide, touching the hearts of over 5 million readers. It was also adapted into the acclaimed film of the same name, starring Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay. Here is a child — ordinary in every way except for his face. He has already endured twenty-seven surgeries, yet people still call him a monster. For two whole years, he hid himself inside a helmet. Now, he's ready to take it off and step out into the world. Will the world be ready to welcome him? Can a miracle really happen? "The Beautiful Child" follows the year that changes everything for ten-year-old August Pullman, born with a facial difference, as he starts school for the first time. Through unbreakable determination, the love of his family, and the kindness of a true friend, August overcomes prejudice and bullying to become the most beautiful child in the world — a story told with warmth, humor, and heart. A New York Times bestseller for 118 weeks! The inspiration behind the beloved film Wonder! A beautiful story that has touched readers in 45 countries around the world! This is the story of August Pullman — a boy born with a facial difference, who has had twenty-seven surgeries, whose face alone could frighten a stranger, who wore a helmet for two years to avoid people's stares, who has been called a monster, a freak, and worse — yet who is, in every other way, a wonderfully ordinary boy, and truly the most beautiful child in the world.