Content & Trigger Warnings for Wonder (2001)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Wonder (2001) contains 6 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Death of a parent, Body horror, Needles / medical procedures, Animal cruelty / animal death, Child abuse / harm to children.
The most severe warning is for Ableism (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | The protagonist with Treacher Collins syndrome faces persistent bullying, social exclusion, and discrimination based on his facial difference throughout the novel |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 1/5 | Referenced | A pet's death is a significant emotional event |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 2/5 | Depicted | Descriptions of severe facial differences from a genetic condition |
| Needles / medical procedures | 3/5 | Depicted | Multiple surgeries and medical procedures described for Auggie's condition |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Animal cruelty / animal death | 2/5 | Depicted | A beloved pet dog dies |
| Child abuse / harm to children | 2/5 | Depicted | Bullying of a child with facial differences is depicted |
Identity & Discrimination
4/5Depicted
The protagonist with Treacher Collins syndrome faces persistent bullying, social exclusion, and discrimination based on his facial difference throughout the novel
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
3/5Depicted
Multiple surgeries and medical procedures described for Auggie's condition
Violence & Physical Harm
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