Flowers For Algernon

Oscar-winning film Charly starring Cliff Robertson and Claire Bloom-a mentally challenged man receives an operation that turns him into a genius...and introduces him to heartache.

The compelling story of Charlie Gordon, willing victim of a strange experiment - a moron, a genius, a man in search of himself. Poignant, funny, tragic, but with a hope for the indomitable spirit of man, this unusual play tells a story you will long remember. It also offers a

This is a powerful dramatisation of Daniel Keyes's perceptive and sad novel. Charlie is a retarded adult who desperately wants to be able to read and write. He undergoes a brain operation which increases his intelligence. Yet such an operation begs many questions--can Charlie's emotional development keep pace with the

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'A masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking' Guardian Charlie Gordon, a floor sweeper born with an unusually low IQ, has been chosen as the perfect subject for an experimental surgery that doctors hope will increase his intelligence - a procedure that has been highly successful when tested on

Did you know Charlie's final wish is for someone to put flowers on Algernon's grave located in the backyard of his apartment and this is where the title of the book came from? Or did you know the idea for the story started in 1945, when Keyes had a conflict

Discusses the young adult book "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, including the author's life, the science fiction genre, and the book's plot, characters, and themes.

Trivia-on-Book: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! Charlie Gordon is a mentally challenged man neglected even by his own mother, growing up confused and frustrated with human interactions. He works at the local bakery

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Teacher's guide and student worksheets for use in studying the novel.