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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky · 1999

Young Adult · ranked #4 in category

A shy freshman finds friends and faces buried pain; a beloved, bruised coming-of-age story.

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The verdict

Category
Young Adult
First published
1999 · 1990s
Author
Stephen Chbosky
Standing
Recommended

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