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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

AUTHOR Chbosky, Stephen
PUBLISHER MTV Books (02/01/1999)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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"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.

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ISBN-13: 9780671027346
ISBN-10: 0671027344
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 240
Carton Quantity: 48
Product Dimensions: 5.00 x 0.80 x 6.90 inches
Weight: 0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Fiction | Coming of Age
Fiction | Literary
Fiction | Classics
Grade Level: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: FIC
Library of Congress Control Number: 99236288
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"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.

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Author: Chbosky, Stephen
Stephen Chbosky wrote and directed the feature film adaptation of his award-winning novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". He has worked in film and television, on projects including the film version of the smash-hit musical "Rent"; the TV show "Jericho"; and others. He also edited Pieces, a collection of short stories for Pocket Books. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chbosky graduated from the University of Southern California s Filmic Writing Program. His first film, "The Four Corners of Nowhere", premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Follow Stephen on Twitter @StephenChbosky.
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