Charming as a Verb
by Ben Philippe
A charming teen dog-walker meets his match in this romantic comedy from the award-winning... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- African American
Year Published 2020
Word Count 75,833
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 510407, 12 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Dog walking--Juvenile fiction
- Dogs--Care--Juvenile fiction
- Dog walking
- Dogs--Care--Fiction
- Neighbors--Fiction
- African American teenagers
- African American teenagers--Juvenile fiction
- Haitians--Fiction
- Teenagers--Fiction
- Neighbors--Juvenile fiction
- Extortion
- Teenagers
- Teenagers--Juvenile fiction
- Haitians--Juvenile fiction
- Swindlers and swindling--Fiction
- Neighbors
- High school students
- Extortion--Fiction
- Swindlers and swindling--Juvenile fiction
- Private schools--Fiction
- Extortion--Juvenile fiction
- Young adult fiction
- High school students--Juvenile fiction
- Private schools--Juvenile fiction
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Ben Philippe
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 7
Interview with Ben Philippe
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Interview with Ben Philippe
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Interview with Ben Philippe
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On Black Boy Joy with Ben Philippe
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Interview with Ben Philippe
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Interview with Ben Philippe
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Interview with Ben Philippe
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Activity Ideas from Telling Tales
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt of "Clip 1" narrated by James Fouhey
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Audiobook Excerpt of "Clip 2" narrated by James Fouhey
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Book Trailers 1
Book Talk from East Baton Rouge Parish Library
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Vocabulary Resources 2
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Amy Mathers Teen Book Award, 2015-2025
Finalist, 2021
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Selection, 2021
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2020
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