The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Chbosky, Stephen

"A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone." --Judy Blume

"Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those books." --R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder

This #1 New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story with millions of copies in print takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory.

The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie must learn to navigate those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.

A #1 New York Times bestseller for more than a year, adapted into a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson (and written and directed by the author), and an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000) and Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000), this novel for teen readers (or wallflowers of more-advanced age) will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps feel nostalgic for those moments when you, too, tiptoed onto the dance floor of life.

Author: Stephen Chbosky
Publisher: MTV Books
Published: 08/14/2012
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781451696196
Age Range: 13-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 32374 / Perks of Being a Wallflower


Review Citation(s):
Entertainment Weekly 12/13/2013 pg. 2
Entertainment Weekly 06/27/2014 pg. 23
Entertainment Weekly 11/28/2014 pg. 66