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Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

This is the story of what it’s like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie’s letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.

Through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, a powerful novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ MTV Books; Later Printing edition (February 1, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671027344
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671027346
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14+ years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 720L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.8 x 7 inches

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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They describe the story as heartwarming, emotional, and relatable. The writing style is described as interesting and easy to understand. Many readers find the content thought-provoking and explore sensitive topics in a bold manner. The book resonates with readers of all ages, describing it as a wholesome coming-of-age story that describes adolescence in a new way. Character development is also appreciated, with the characters being well-developed and complex.

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