num_pages: 5
description: In 'Charles,' the main character, Laurie, and his alter ego, Charles, are loosely based on Jackson's son Laurence. It is told from the mother's point-of-view and focuses on Laurie's search for identity. The story begins with Laurie's mother describing her son's first day of kindergarten
language: English
title: Charles
titlecomplete: Charles
genres: Classics, Mystery, Childrens, Short Stories, Humor, Young Adult, Read For School, School, Fiction, Horror
ratings_count: 802
publisher: Creative Co