The book hunt for The Perks of Being a Wallflower begins today

To celebrate the release of The Perks of Being a Wallflower on October 3rd, Entertainment One have teamed with the Simon & Schuster to introduce the public to Stephen Chbosky’s touching novel via a Twitter book hunt!

To make this is truly special event, a handful of books which include ahandwritten message from Emma Watson or Logan Lerman have been included within the hunt meaning some lucky hunters will have a priceless memento of the release!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a universally loved coming of age story which has now been transformed into a film by the producers of Juno and, the author, Stephen Chbosky himself - who writes and directs.  The thoughts, feelings and messages conveyed in print and on celluloid are ones that can resonate with us all and with this in mind around 200 copies of the book have been placed in locations up and down the UK for members of the public to pick up, read and pass on.  

Working with partners Foyles (@Foyles), HMV (@HMVTweets) and Odeon (@OdeonCinemas), copies will surface in multiple outlets of each of these retailers, with details of their location tweeted by @UKWallflowers.

People who are curious about the books and/or keen to get their hands on a signed copy, should follow @UKWallflowers for updates from today.

A funny and touching coming-of-age story based on the beloved best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a modern classic that captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up. Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller,The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a moving tale of love, loss, fear and hope-and the unforgettable friends that help us through life. The Perks of Being a Wallflower Film Page THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER ARRIVES IN UK CINEMAS ON OCTOBER 3RD