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Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes
Charming as a Verb
By Ben Philippe
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By Ben Philippe
Hardcover edition
Publisher HarperCollins Imprint Balzer + Bray ISBN9780062824141
Charming as a Verb
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Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. 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 NYC neighbors. But his easy smiles mask his tireless work ethic and burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University.
There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. Henri agrees, seeing potential upside for himself.
Soon, what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for.…
There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. Henri agrees, seeing potential upside for himself.
Soon, what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for.…
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