The Perks of Being a Wallflower

15-year-old Charlie talks about his life in a series of letters to an unnamed recipient. An outcast, Charlie finds refuge in a group of older youth who take him under their wing. Included in the group is a boy who is gay and having his first love relationship with a closeted fellow student. Charlie’s story is wonderfully told and incredibly compelling. This book is a “crossover” book for the adult and young adult market.