Does Flowers for Algernon offers great summer read for teens and parents?
Parents and teens alike can find a lot of good summer reading in Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Written from the perspective of progress reports from the mentally-challenged protagonist, the story follows Charlie as he volunteers for a human trial of brain surgery in search of the mental stability. Though a difficult story to read, Flowers for Algernon is a great option to share with your teen to get a conversation started. The novel is based on an award-winning science fiction short story from 1958. The less-acclaimed movie version of Flowers of Algernon is also available. (REF URL http://www.examiner.com/x-9912-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Flowers-for-Algernon-offers-great-summer-read-for-teens-and-parents) Sources: