Flowers for Algernon
Overview & Summary
Charlie Gordon, a man with an intellectual disability, undergoes an experimental surgery that dramatically boosts his intelligence, following the same procedure already tested on a lab mouse named Algernon. As Charlie's IQ soars beyond genius level, he gains painful new clarity about how people around him had previously treated him -- and, when Algernon's gains begin to reverse, he must confront the terrifying possibility that his own transformation won't last. Daniel Keyes's novel is a profound meditation on intelligence, dignity, and what makes us human.
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Who This Book Is For
Designed for High school students (Grades 9–12) preparing for curricula at schools like Castilleja School, Eastside Prep, Harker School, Lakeside, Overlake, Polytechnic School, The Nueva School. It fits right into English Literature studies.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
