This is a sharply funny and insightful novel about the countless hustles we have to keep from doing the hardest thing: being ourselves. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. Morris Awardwinning THE FIELD GUIDE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN TEENAGER. He is the author of the memoir SURE, I'LL BE YOUR BLACK FRIEND, as well as the young adult novels CHARMING AS A VERB and the William C. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe, Sep 08, 2020, Harpercollins, HarperCollins B and Blackstone Publishing edition, audio cd. Ben Philippe is a writer and screenwriter born in Haiti and raised in Montreal, Canada. 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. Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. A charismatic 17-year-old boy used to hustling his way through life meets his match.
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