Geography Club: The Russel Middlebrook Series, Book 1
Geography Club is the first book in Brent Hartinger’s Russel Middlebrook series, following a group of students who form an intentionally unremarkable club while navigating sexuality, friendship and high-school social life. The listing describes a quick-moving, humorous teen story and identifies this edition as a 244-page English Kindle edition.
At a glance
- First installment in the Russel Middlebrook series, centered on students finding community at school.
- The story includes gay and bisexual teens, friendship and high-school social pressures.
- Kindle listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Reference price: $11.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Its ensemble of queer teens and a discreetly named club gives the story a clear focus on belonging and social connection.
- The digital listing includes screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting, alongside Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
15 specifications| Series position | Book 1 in the Russel Middlebrook Series. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HarperTeen |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Publication date | September 10, 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 244 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0061968396 |
| File size | 1.0 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Grade level | 6 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Reading age | 12 - 18 years |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for teen fiction about LGBTQ+ identity, friendship and feeling like an outsider.
- Readers who want the opening book of the Russel Middlebrook series in Kindle format.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a geography-focused story. The club name is a cover, while the plot concerns relationships and high-school life.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
64% 64% - 4 stars
23% 23% - 3 stars
10% 10% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes an engaging, readable story with plot turns, humor and a relatable main character. Readers also praise its emotional depth, writing and realistic portrayal of LGBTQ+ teens’ high-school experiences. The generally favorable ratings offer a useful overall signal, but do not guarantee that every reader will connect with its characters or tone.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights readability and an engaging story.
- The feedback also praises humor, character development and the portrayal of high-school life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Geography Club part of a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as Book 1 in the Russel Middlebrook Series.
Is this a geography book?
No. Geography Club is the name the teens choose for a low-profile school club. The story focuses on identity, friendship and high-school social life.
What reading range does the listing give?
It lists grades 6–12 and a reading age of 12–18 years.
Which Kindle features are listed?
Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
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