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 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny lighthearted fast-paced
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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 Summary of 2,006 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
lighthearted 69%
emotional 35%
reflective 24%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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