{"product_id":"the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-9780671027346","title":"The Perks of Being a Wallflower","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone.\" --Judy Blume\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower \u003c\/i\u003eis one of those books.\" --R. J. Palacio, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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. \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, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStephen 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 \u003ci\u003ePieces\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of short stories. 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 X @StephenChbosky.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MTV Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568980332818,"sku":"9780671027346","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_36ca5f7c-ff33-434b-a3b1-80f9f153e36b.jpg?v=1758636006","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-9780671027346","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}