"Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts"
To fully appreciate this book, one should read Ms. Palacio's book, Wonder.
Ms.Palacio has created a book around her fictional character, Mr. Browne, a teacher in Wonder. At the beginning of each month, Mr. Browne shares a precept and then requires the students to write an essay containing their thoughts about the precept.
Wonder's theme was kindness so many of the precepts in this book focus on kindness and the good of mankind. Precepts are from various sources-classical fictional characters, classic books/authors, ancient sayings/proverbs, religious leaders, presidents, pop culture and regular real kids. Each day of the year has a precept assigned to it.
At the end of each month, the fictional character Mr. Browne shares a short provoking essay which usually includes insights or notes from the characters/students from the novel Wonder.
The quotes reflect a secular worldview. No matter your background, however, they will provoke lively discussion and thought.
*Highly recommend.
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