<B>';A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone.' Judy Blume</B><BR><BR><B>';Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. <I>The Perks of Being a Wallflower </I>is one of those books.' R. J. Palacio, #1 <I>New York Times </I>bestselling author of <I>Wonder</I></B><BR><BR><B>This #1 <I>New York Times </I>bestselling 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. </B><BR><BR>The 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 <i>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</i>. 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 tho