Charming as a Verb by Philippe, Ben

From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han.

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 New York City neighbors. But his easy smiles mask a 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 a potential upside for himself.

Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for. . . .

This is a sharply funny and insightful novel about the countless hustles we have to keep from doing the hardest thing: being ourselves.

Author: Ben Philippe
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780062824141
Age Range: 13-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510407 / Charming as a Verb


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/19/2020
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2020 - Book Of Special Distinction
Booklist 08/01/2020 pg. 56
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2020 pg. 75
School Library Journal 09/01/2020 pg. 94
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 114
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average