{ "item_title" : "The Order of the Poison Oak", "item_author" : [" Brent Hartinger "], "item_description" : "Book 2 in the Lambda Award-winning Russel Middlebrook SeriesSummer camp is different from high school. Something about spending the night. Things happen.Russel Middlebrook is back, in a stand-alone sequel to Geography Club, and he's off to work as a summer camp counselor with his best friends Min and Gunnar. He's sick and tired of being openly gay in high school, and a peaceful summer at Camp Serenity is just what he needs to relieve the stress that comes from being an out teenager.But he doesn't count on sudden new rivalries with Min and Gunnar, or having to chase after a cabin full of unruly campers. And he especially doesn't count on a fellow counselor as hunky as Web Bastion.Things do happen at Camp Serenity, especially at night. Brent Hartinger's third novel is a story about Indian legends, skinny-dipping in moonlit coves, and the mysteries of a secret society called the Order of the Poison Oak. But more than anything, this witty page-turner is about bravery in the face of unexpected danger, the passion of a sizzling summer romance, and, most of all, the courage to be yourself.REVIEWS[I was] moved to tears.' ... Beautifully written, authentic-sounding and smart ... all the right traditional values are underscored: honesty, cleverness, generosity, trust.- Philadelphia InquirerTouching and realistic ... hilarious.- Kirkus ReviewsHartinger is a master ...Russel, Min, Gunnar and all the rest are just great characters ... A brave, bold book.- Bookslut.comA delight ... funny, touching ... With this third novel from Brent Hartinger, I can see that he is an author who is only becoming more accomplished. (Highest Rating)- Midwest Book ReviewPRAISE FOR BRENT HARTINGERHits the narrative sweet spot.- NPR's All Things ConsideredDownright refreshing.- USA TodayI really think this guy could be the next Judy Blume. - Pop CandyAWARDSAn Audio Book on Audible.comA Bookspan Book Club Main SelectionA Book Sense 76 Pick", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/50/537/144/1505371449_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "12.99", "online_price" : "12.99", "our_price" : "12.99", "club_price" : "12.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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