The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe
Published by Balzer + Bray on January 8th 2019
ISBN: 0062824112
Pages: 372
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In steps Norris Kaplan straight off the plane into the Austin, TX  air. Not that a boy from Canada would complain much about the heat and humidity that is by the way — not to be found in the land of the North. Norris’s mother got a professorship at the University of Texas and as far as the eye can see  — it Longhorn country!

Norris is cynical and way to smart for his own good. Many times he has been warned about what comes out his mouth and sure as shootin’ the first day of his new high school is well — against him. Norris has a way of cataloguing everyone that he meets as a way to amuse himself. Things do change though when his mother posts a “friendship” flyer on UT’s campus and in walks Liam who helps steer Norris into a better place.

A great guy read. Witty and quite humorous. Each chapter is set up as you would see it in a field guide with  identifying characteristics, habitat, mating habitat, etc. Recommended for grades 7 and up.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford, ME.