Charlie begins to write letters to an unknown “friend” on the eve of his first day of high school. More intimate than any diary entries could ever be, these letters take us into his unique world. Charlie is a wallflower. He listens and he learns. However, when he enters high school--the emotional, brainy, friendless weirdo of his class--he is taken under the wing of some exceptional upperclassmen. With their help, his eyes are opened in more ways than one. Sam shows him how to feel. Patrick teaches him about acceptance. Mary Elizabeth makes him believe in what he wants. And Bill reminds him how truly special he is.
This coming of age novel will keep you turning pages. The letters are short but backed with hilarious, devastating and emotionally realistic moments. Being that Charlie’s friends are upperclassmen, some mature themes are mentioned and discussed. Watch for the movie adaptation coming in 2012—but be sure to read the book first!
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