We've got your back. With the Tough-O-Meter, you'll know whether to bring extra layers or Swiss army knives as you summit the literary mountain. (10 = Toughest)
(3) Base Camp
There's some creative spelling in the first few chapters, like when Charlie "askd Prof Nemur if I coud beet Algernon in the race after the operashun" (Progress Report 7, March 8), but you shouldn't have trouble getting the hang of the dialogue. Even at his smartest, Charlie can break down complex concepts like it ain't no thang.