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Ben Philippe

Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Ben PhilippeFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Ben Philippe

Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Austin, Texas • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe centers on Black Haitian Canadian teen Norris Kaplan as he adapts to life in Austin, Texas, confronting stereotypes and making new connections. Norris gains a reputation as the "rude Canadian," forms a crush on Aarti, befriends loner Liam, and navigates complex relationships with cheerleader Madison while growing and learning from his experiences. Depicts racism, bigoted language, and descriptions of suicide.

Humorous

Emotional

Contemplative

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

8,545 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe captures the challenges of teenage life with wit and realism. Readers generally praise the protagonist's sharp humor and relatable experiences, though some feel the initial cynicism could be off-putting. The novel adeptly explores themes of identity and belonging, resonating well with both teens and adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Field Guide to the North American Teenager?

Readers who enjoy witty, humorous, and honest depictions of teenage life and identity struggles, similar to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han, will likely appreciate Ben Philippe's Field Guide to the North American Teenager.

4.1

8,545 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Austin, Texas • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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