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The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

By Ben Philippe
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher HarperCollins Imprint Balzer + Bray ISBN

9780062824110

Awards and Honors 2020 White Pine Award Nominee
2019 William C. Morris Award Finalist
NPR’s Book Concierge - 2019
2020 William C. Morris Award Winner

The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

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Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Homophobic Slur,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Suicide Reference/Discussion

Plunked into a new high school and sweating a ridiculous amount from the oppressive Texas heat, Norris finds himself cataloging everyone he meets: the Cheerleaders, the Jocks, the Loners, and even the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Making a ton of friends has never been a priority for him, and this way he can at least amuse himself until it’s time to go back to Canada, where he belongs. Yet against all odds, those labels soon become actual people to Norris…like loner Liam, who makes it his mission to befriend Norris, or Madison the beta cheerleader, who is so nice that it has to be a trap. Not to mention Aarti the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, who might, in fact, be a real love interest in the making.
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Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)

Mature Young Adult Plus

Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)

For Grades 11 & Up

This collection features young adult fiction titles focused on coming-of-age stories with heightened emotional complexity and real-world relevance. Selections capture the uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery that accompany late high school and early adulthood, emphasizing layered, character-driven narratives. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.

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Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction

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