Charming as a Verb

Ben Philippe

eBook - 2020

A charming teen dog-walker meets his match in this romantic comedy from the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager, perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. "Henri's narrative swagger effortlessly charms the reader, but it's his growing self-awareness that gives this delightful novel its depth. An intelligently narrated romance with plenty of witty banter and a diverse cast." —BCCB (starred review) 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 ambi...tion 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... more