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The Order of the Poison Oak

The Order of the Poison Oak

Contemporary LiteratureLGBTQ+ Romance
Pages
211
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

After "coming out" at school, sixteen-year-old Russel decides to take a counselor job at a camp for burn victims to get away from the antagonism of his classmates, but finds ten-year-old boys have just as many problems as he does.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

LightheartedFunnyHopeful
Coming of AgeFish Out of Water

Genres

Contemporary Literature LGBTQ+ Romance Young Adult

About the author

Characters

Russel MiddlebrookProtagonist
All characters in The Order of the Poison Oak

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Order of the Poison Oak a standalone story?

    This book is the second installment in the Russel Middlebrook series, continuing the protagonist's journey from the previous novel. While it can be read independently, readers will gain a richer understanding of Russel's character development by starting with the first book.

  • How does this book connect to Brent Hartinger's other works?

    The Order of the Poison Oak is part of the Russel Middlebrook series, which is a central part of Brent Hartinger's body of work focusing on LGBTQ+ young adult experiences. It shares thematic elements and character depth with his other novels exploring identity and coming-of-age.