The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

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Publication Information: New York: Pocket Books: MTV Books copyright 1999. 213 p.

Reading Level: Teens
Lexile: 720

Min./Max. Grade Level: 9-Adult

YALSA Best Books for Young Adults 2000
YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults Readers 2000

Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 1999
Booklist Review Reviewed February 15, 1999

Through a series of letters written to an unknow person, we learn about Charlie. He's a freshman and a wallfower - very shy and intellegent. Charlie encounters the struggles: frienship, crushes, family problems, sexuality and drugs. He must also deal with his best friend's recent suicide.

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