Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an evocative and compelling coming-of-age story narrated through the intimate format of letters from the main character, Charlie. As an awkward and introverted high school freshman, Charlie struggles to balance the complexities of adolescence, including his search for identity, belonging, and acceptance. His journey is one of self-discovery and growth, as...

'Astonishing . . . Genius . . . A masterpiece' EMMA WATSON Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky is a gripping novel centred on seven-year-old Christopher Reese, who has already faced significant challenges in his young life and is about to encounter even more. His mother, Kate Reese, has dedicated herself to protecting Christopher, a task that will demand more from...

"A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone." — Judy Blume "Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those books." — R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder This #1 New York Times...

The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA Edition by Stephen Chbosky tells the story of Charlie, a shy and introspective teenage boy who is often a wallflower, standing on the edge of the action. The narrative unfolds through the letters Charlie writes to someone of an undisclosed name, age, and gender, a stylistic technique that adds to the heart-wrenching earnestness...

“A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone.” —Judy Blume A faux leather–bound collector’s edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story with millions of copies in print that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. The critically acclaimed debut...

A modern cult classic, a major motion picture, and a timeless bestseller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story. Set in the early 1990s, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an epistolary novel that follows the life of Charlie, a shy, introspective, and highly intelligent teenager who is entering his freshman year of high...