Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around.
The story of August “Auggie” Pullman, who was born with a rare facial deformity called Treacher Collins Syndrome and a cleft palate. After being home-schooled for years, he begins school at Beecher Prep.