Norris can’t believe it when his mother says they’re moving to Texas. Norris is a black French-Canadian who hates the heat and loves hockey. When he first gets to Texas, it seems like all the stereotypes he’s seen about Americans on TV are true. There’s the mean cheerleaders, the aggressive jocks, and overly cheerful but ultimately useless guidance counselor. Norris describes it all with biting humor in his notebook. It’s an outlet that keeps him sane in the ridiculous heat. But when Texas surprises him and he starts to build a nice life for himself, it’s his notebook that might be his undoing.
Norris’s voice is hilarious and I enjoyed seeing life through his eyes. If you want a classic American high school story, this Canadian will deliver!
Erica's Pick
7th & 8th Grade
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe
Tags: Character Driven, Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Humor, People of Color, School Stories
Norris’s voice is hilarious and I enjoyed seeing life through his eyes. If you want a classic American high school story, this Canadian will deliver!
Erica's Pick
7th & 8th Grade
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe
Tags: Character Driven, Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Humor, People of Color, School Stories
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