What reading level is Field Guide to the North American Teenager?

Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Field Guide to the North American Teenager appropriate for?

Field Guide to the North American Teenager is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Field Guide to the North American Teenager?

Field Guide to the North American Teenager is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Field Guide to the North American Teenager have any content warnings?

Field Guide to the North American Teenager has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Field Guide to the North American Teenager?

Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe is 384 pages.

Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Ben Philippe

Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ben Philippe

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if moving to a new school in a totally different country meant diving into the wild world of American high school clichés? Norris Kaplan, a clever and cynical Black French Canadian, is about to find out as he navigates Texas heat, quirky classmates, and maybe even a surprising crush. But can he survive prom night without everything falling apart?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family HumorSchoolsMoving

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Norris, a Black French Canadian teen adjusting to life in Austin, Texas, and the ups and downs of American high school culture. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and belonging with humor and heart, appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book contains typical school social dynamics and mild romantic themes.