Geography Club Paperback – 1 Mar. 2004

A light, quick and easy read: this young adult story concerns the trials, tribulations and revelations of several North American teenagers at what I take to be a typical early 21st-century High School. Concerning itself with the vagaries of popularity, we are guided through events by Russell Middlebrook, a teen who is wrestling with his identity. Asking several important questions and leaving others unaddressed - most pressing of all being where the heads of the school leaders were at: how on Earth they kept their jobs with the degree of bullying going on, as described here, is a matter for amazement, as is their tolerance of prudery and some Christian-fuelled bigotry.Still, what do I know? Never having attended a North American High School, I’m in no place to criticise (British secondary schools have their own circles of hell): I simply observe.Overall, a fast and occasionally thought-provoking read. As the first in a series, it is a sufficiently enjoyable opener (and wholly self-contained so no need to reach for the next book to resolve a cliffhanger) - with equally enjoyable characters - to encourage a further dip into their lives somewhere down the line.

This story is really believable. Written as a 16 year old might have done, so it took me back to my own teen years in UK, but alas, in more illiberal times. I would recommend this book to any 16 year old or a bit older who has doubts or reservations about their own sexuality. The 2 teen leads, Kevin & Russel come over as very likeable. More than once, descriptions of events brought a smile to my face. I could identify in some ways with Kevin as the sports-playing 'looker' in the class,having had a crush on our rugby-playing class-mate, and looking back, he seemed to have more than a hint of an attraction to me. As times were more homophobic in my early years, I hesitated before making a move. My loss.

Really good book, very relatable reading it just after finishing A-Levels. It (as well as the other books in the series) are very short though, I understand it's aimed at teens and so I suppose it's understandable but I do think it should priced lower for such a small amount of reading time.Saying that, I read this a lot more often than other books so i'm sure that played a part in it going quickly.

This is enid blyton for the gay generation below (getting younger by the day i swear!)I gave this book to my cousin (aged 13) and obviously not out, (but to me and most of the family who had time to see me mincing through adolescence most definately a "club member")- and he was (bit shocked- bless he thought no one knew!) but thrilled with it. Its a gay kids book basically, and brilliantly written- funny, engaging, and as up to date as it can be for a book. Daily mail is probably wetting itself right now.

Amazing book it really get you thinking what it’s like for people coming out.

Pretty familiar (and on a side note, way too many exclamation marks).

Cute tale of high school shenanigans . Easy to relate to the school experience for anyone who's been there ,and most have

Bought as gift for a friend who was delighted to finally get to read this, in view of the forth-coming film...Item arrived on time and was as described. Good purchase - Recommended.