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Geography Club

Brent Hartinger
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Geography Club

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

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Brent Hartinger

Geography Club

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Small-town America • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

700L

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Super Short Summary

Geography Club by Brent Hartinger follows a group of high school students who feel isolated because of their sexual identities. They form a secret club under the guise of a geography club as a safe space to connect and support each other. The story explores themes of acceptance, identity, and belonging.

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

16,230 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Geography Club by Brent Hartinger is praised for its engaging story and relatable characters, particularly in its portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of LGBTQ+ teens. Readers appreciate the humorous yet poignant narrative. However, some critics feel certain character arcs and plot developments lack depth or realism. Overall, it is a compelling read for YA audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Geography Club?

A reader who would enjoy Geography Club by Brent Hartinger is likely interested in LGBTQ+ themes and coming-of-age stories. Fans of David Levithan’s Boy Meets Boy or Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda will appreciate its exploration of identity, friendship, and acceptance in a high school setting.

4.1

16,230 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Small-town America • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

700L

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