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| Author | Ben Philippe |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Balzer + Bray |
Publication date | January 8, 2019 |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-82411-0 |
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager is a young adult novel by Ben Philippe, published January 8, 2019 by Balzer + Bray.
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager was well-received by critics, including starred reviews from School Library Journal , [1] who called the novel "a witty debut with whip-smart dialogue." [1]
Publishers Weekly wrote, "Philippe has a gift for dialogue and touches on a few instances of racism with sensitivity and humor in this crowd-pleaser." [2]
Canadian Review of Materials noted, "Philippe takes his readers on an interesting and inspiring journey" that is also "entertaining and amusing." [3]
Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Despite some missteps, this will appeal to readers who enjoy a fresh and realistic teen voice." [4]
Shelf Awareness highlighted how "Philippe manages to make Norris [the main character] a humorous, sympathetic protagonist," despite the fact that he "should be wholly unlikable." [5] They further discussed Phillipe's other fully-developed characters: "no one is only vapid, only smart, only mean, or only an athlete." [5]
The novel received the following accolades:
