Among his books are geography club and its sequel, the order of the poison oak, as well as the last chance texaco and split screen. Brent hartinger, quote from geography club the fact is, theres a difference between being alone and being lonely. Russell is still going on dates with girls, while kevin will do anything to prevent his football teammates from finding out what he is. Geography club is for anyone, gay or straight, whos ever felt like an. His twelve novels include the 2003 gay teen classic geography club, which was adapted as a feature film in 20. Like dave and his friends, as a teenager he resisted getting a job for as long as possible but finally was forced by his parents to. Brent hartinger books list of books by author brent. A closeted gay high school sophomore narrates hartingers uneven yet realistic first novel. Brent hartinger has been a fulltime author for many years, writing novels, plays, and screenplays. Geography club 2004 read online free book by brent. Geography club, brent hartinger 9780060012236 boeken. Brent hartinger is an author, teacher, playwright, and screenwriter.
Geography club is a young adult book that doesnt feature a gay utopia but instead depicts a realistic high school with students that arent especially noble or inspiring. Geography club by brent hartinger is the first novel in the russel middlebrook series and was released in the year 2003. Brent hartinger s debut novel, what became first of a series about russel middlebrook, is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography in their latest club, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more. The first book in the series, geography club, is now a feature film starring scott bakula and nikki blonsky. Like dave and his friends, as a teenager he resisted getting a job for as long as possible but finally was forced by his parents to go.
Although he hasnt had physical sex yet, he knows in his heart that hes gay. Click to read more about geography club by brent hartinger. Nine of brents screenplays have been optioned for film, and four are currently in various stages of development, including project pay day, a teen caper story based on his own novel. Geography club by brent hartinger read online on bookmate. Geography club book by brent hartinger thriftbooks.
Geography club is based on brent hartinger s bestselling critically acclaimed novel. The story follows the main character, russel middlebrook, as he tries to come to terms with the fact that he is a gay teenager, while also trying to hide his sexuality from everyone else. He also has the details on project pay day, a new movie thats expected to be out later this year. Then his online gay chat buddy turns out to be none other than kevin, the popular but. It is the first book in the russel middlebrook series. Geography club, the book in which russel middlebrook first appears as a teenager, is also a successful stage play and a feature film costarring scott bakula. Geography club is a 2003 young adult novel by american author brent hartinger. Brent hartingers debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even. Geography club the russel middlebrook series book 1. Brent hartinger s debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous. Doubly difficult if youre gay like the main character or glbtq. The classic, lambda awardwinning ya series about a gay teen and his collection of smart, dorky friends. Brent hartinger s debut novel, what became first of a series about russel middlebrook, is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography in their latest club, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous landscape of the human. The first edition of the novel was published in march 1st 2003, and was written by brent hartinger.
A feature film version of hartinger s first novel, geography club, was released in november 20, costarring scott bakula. Russel middlebrook, a sophomore at goodkind high school, has a secret. Harperteen 1 50 0 summary a modern classic about a group of teens discovering sexuality and identity, perfect for fans of becky albertalli, adam silvera, and david levithan. After realizing he isnt the only one at his school who is gay and hiding his identity from the rest of the population. Smashwords the order of the poison oak a book by brent. The reading level of this book is more at the middlegrade level, but it can also be enjoyed by older audiences. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read geography club. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are russel middlebrook. I knew that any wrong action, however slight, could reveal my true. A modern classic about a group of teens discovering sexuality and identity, perfect for fans of becky albertalli, adam silvera, and david levithan. After school one ni ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves this book is actual proof that no matter how badly written a book is, it will be made into a movie if the message is strong enough. An uptotheminute tale of contemporary mores, geography club follows a group of gay and lesbian teenagers when they form a mutual support group called geography club at their high school. Brent hartingers debut novel, what became first of a series about russel middlebrook, is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography in their latest club, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more.
Buy a cheap copy of geography club book by brent hartinger. Brent hartingers geography club was waiting for me and what a joy it proved to be. Russel middlebrook is convinced hes the only gay kid at goodkind high school. A modern classic about a group of teens discovering sexuality and identity, perfect for fans of becky albertalli, adam silvera, and. Mar 01, 2003 brent hartinger s geography club was waiting for me and what a joy it proved to be. But an online chat offers an opportunity to meet up with another gay teenwho ends up being one of the bestlooking athletes in school. Russel middlebrook has a secret from even his best friends at high school, that hes gay. Feb 17, 2004 brent hartinger s debut novel, what became first of a series about russel middlebrook, is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography in their latest club, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous landscape of the human. Pdf geography club download full pdf book download. Sep 22, 2009 geography club ebook written by brent hartinger. Brent hartingers debut novel, what became first of a series about russel middlebrook, is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography in their latest club, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous landscape of the human. Brent hartinger audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Geography club by brent hartinger, 9780060012236, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jun 12, 2019 geography club russel middlebrook, book 1 by brent hartinger view all 9 comments. Brent hartinger is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. My first novel, geography club 2003, is the story of a gay teen named russel middlebrook. But hartinger credibly captures high school pressure and intolerance, from the. Read geography club by brent hartinger for free with a 30 day free trial.
Geography club, the first book in his lambda awardwinning russel middlebrook series, is now a feature film costarring scott bakula and nikki blonsky. Smashwords the otto digmore decision a book by brent. Sep 22, 2009 a modern classic about a group of teens discovering sexuality and identity, perfect for fans of becky albertalli, adam silvera, and david levithan. I may not of been completely alone in life, but i was definitely lonely. The vast appeal of a brent hartinger novel lies in the way the author captures young men at their most vibrant and comical. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Geography club a modern classic about a group of teens discovering sexuality and identity, perfect for fans of becky albertalli, adam silvera, and david levithan. Feb 17, 2004 brent hartingers debut novel, what became first of a series about russel middlebrook, is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography in their latest club, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous landscape of the human. Geography club by brent hartinger harpercollins, 2003.
The book is now being developed as a television series. My latest book is the otto digmore decision about a gay disabled actor, and my. The story depicts a group of teens with typical problems, like popularity, honesty, peer pressure and the like, with exploring ones sexuality as an added element in the complexity. Much to his surprise and relief, a closeted gay boy in high school discovers that he isnt the only homosexual teenager in his community. Russel is trying to keep something hidden from people, like his two friends min a chinese american female and gunnar who is bright and a bit socially awkward. This is a great book about growing up and trying to find a place in the world. Brent hartinger author, screenwriter, world traveler. The novel follows a group of high school students who feel like outsiders, some because of their sexual orientations. My only hesitation about referring this to middlegrade readers would be.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 226 pages and is available in paperback format. Pdf geography club book by brent hartinger free download. Free download or read online geography club pdf epub book. The narrator, russel middlebrook, then finds himself helping his friend min to form an after school club for the students, so that they can hang. Ive published fourteen novels, had nine screenplays optioned, and had two of my projects turned into feature films. Brent hartinger s geography club was waiting for me and what a joy it proved to be. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Brent hartinger s debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous landscape of the human heart. Brent hartingers debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any. Geography club, the first book in his lambda awardwinning russel middlebrook series, is now a feature film costarring scott bakula and nikki blonsky in 1990, brent helped found one of the worlds first gay teen support groups, in his hometown of tacoma, washington. Since the debut of his geography club in 2003, there has been no stopping his literary success. Geography club russel middlebrook, book 1 by brent hartinger view all 9 comments. Russel is trying to keep something hidden from people, like his two friends min a chinese american female and gunnar who is bright and. Read geography club online by brent hartinger books free 30.
Brent hartinger is the author of many novels for and about teenagers, including the lambda awardwinning russel middlebrook series. Brent hartingers debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous. Brent hartingers debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography, but who learn. These are the types of teenagers that exist in every high school, struggling to get through the minefield of social acceptance and rejection with the added pressure of being different. These two cautiously connect with peers and then seek a place to be themselves, a place where they can talk. Geography club the russel middlebrook series book 1 ebook. Brent hartinger is here to talk about his latest book, the otto digmore decision, the latest installment in the universe he began with geography club. Geography club russel middlebrook, book 1 by brent hartinger. Geography club is based on brent hartingers bestselling critically acclaimed novel. Brent hartingers debut novel is a fastpaced, funny, and trenchant portrait of contemporary teenagers who may not learn any actual geography, but who learn plenty about the treacherous social terrain of high school and the even more dangerous landscape of the human heart. The elephant of surprise by brent hartinger, paperback. The narrator, russel middlebrook, then finds himself helping his friend min to form an after.
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