![]() CBC Books named Philippe a writer to watch in 2019. The YA book follows a wisecracking black French Canadian teenager named Norris who moves to Austin, Texas. Philippe has an MFA in fiction and screenwriting and has contributed to publications like Vanity Fair, the Guardian and Playboy. Montreal-raised Ben Philippe published his debut novel The Field Guide to the North American Teenagerin the spring of 2019. This is a sharply funny and insightful novel about the countless hustles we have to keep from doing the hardest thing: being ourselves. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. When she uncovers Henri's less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. ![]() There is only one person who seems immune to Henri's charms: his "intense" classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. 1 2022 by Ben Philippe (Author) 235 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 16.88 15 Used from 10.39 12 New from 18.41 Paperback 13.37 3 Used from 7.05 12 New from 12. ![]() ![]() But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. Ben Philippe Charming as a Verb Paperback Feb. He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, the dutiful first-generation Haitian son, and the trusted dog walker for his wealthy New York City neighbors. Henri "Halti" Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. ![]()
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