The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe

The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Ben Philippe

384 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Ideal for readers who enjoy witty, character-driven coming-of-age stories blending humor and heartfelt moments as an outsider navigates the chaos of high school cliques and unexpected friendships.

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William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner A hilarious YA contemporary realistic novel about a witty Black French Canadian teen who moves to Austin, Texas, and experiences the joys, clich s, and awkward humiliations of the American high school experi...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 2,561 reviews

Moods

funny: 88%

lighthearted: 69%

emotional: 33%

reflective: 24%

hopeful: 20%

inspiring: 8%

adventurous: 5%

challenging: 3%

informative: 2%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 2%

tense: 2%

Pace

30% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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