Who wrote The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

Stephen Chbosky wrote The Perks of Being a Wallflower, first published in 1999. It is a work of young adult and is rated 'Recommended' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Perks of Being a Wallflower with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/stephen-chbosky-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower/.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Name: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Author: Stephen Chbosky

by Stephen Chbosky · 1999

Young Adult · ranked #4 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

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

About Young Adult

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