Read the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
Mr. Tushman was suddenly right in front of me, his hands on my shoulders. He leaned down and said very softly in my ear: “It’ll be okay, August. These are nice kids, I promise.”
What can readers infer about the kids who come to Mr. Tushman's office?
They have seen August before.
They have volunteered to help August.
They have been selected by Mr. Tushman.
They are being punished for something.
1 answer
Readers can infer that the kids who come to Mr. Tushman's office have been selected by him.