{"product_id":"the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-20th-anniversary-edition-with-a-new-letter-from-charlie-9781432878610","title":"The Perks of Being a Wallflower: 20th Anniversary Edition with a New Letter from Charlie","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow in a special edition to mark the twentieth anniversary of a beloved cult classic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRead the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling coming-of-age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. Also a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e is a funny, touching, and haunting modern classic.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller for more than a year, an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000) and Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000), and with millions of copies in print, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChbosky, Stephen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Stephen Chbosky wrote and directed the feature film adaptation of his award-winning novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e. He has worked in film and television, on projects including the film version of the smash-hit musical \u003ci\u003eRent\u003c\/i\u003e; the TV show \u003ci\u003eJericho\u003c\/i\u003e; 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Four Corners of Nowhere\u003c\/i\u003e, premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Follow Stephen on Twitter @StephenChbosky.","brand":"Thorndike Striving Reader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647741071634,"sku":"9781432878610","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_de5fc617-90bf-42fd-9405-4c620514ded3.jpg?v=1734805242","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-20th-anniversary-edition-with-a-new-letter-from-charlie-9781432878610","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}