Charlie is having a bad year his best friend committed suicide, his big brother went away to college and his sister is being abused by her boyfriend all in all a terrible year did I also mention that he is starting high school ? Charlie is a loner a wallflower of sorts he observes he watches and he listens but he says nothing. Charlie would almost fade into the background if it wasn't for Sam and Patrick who befriend him and bring him into the fold. For once Charlie feels accepted, loved and infinite. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a great coming of age story about a teen finding himself, falling in love and accepting the past all while building friendships with two inspirational people in his life.
Resources
Chbosky, S. (1999). The perks of being a wallflower. London: Pocket Books.
Review
This book really resonated with me. Shy quiet Charlie is painfully awkward and shy. Charlie is an introvert who only had one friend before he killed himself now he feels alone. As luck may have Charlie befriends two upper classman who help him to learn more about himself then he ever dared to know. This book is beautifully written told through letters written by Charlie. This is a wonderful coming of age tale told from the perspective of a 15 year old boy. The characters are well rounded and likable. I enjoyed reading about them and experiencing their hardships along with them. This novel had so many great quotes and events that I had to read it more then once.
Professional Review
The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Book Review. (n.d.). Retrieved August 12, 2015, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower
Library use
Students will keep a journal detailing their experiences and their life. Students will decorate and share their journal at the end of the reading activity all journals will be anonymous.
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