Flowers For Algernon

With more than five million copies sold, Flowers for Algernon is the beloved, classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental procedure takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until…

Factopia! follow the trail of 400 facts

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781804661611

Collation

207 p. ; ill. ; 21 cm

Series Title

Factopia!

Call Number

032 HAL f

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