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The First Rule of Climate Club

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In this companion to Dress Coded, eighth grader Mary Kate Murphy starts a podcast on climate activism after joining a science class focused on climate change. She becomes aware of environmental issues in her suburban town, from wasted food and idling cars to unnecessary clothing consumption. With her diverse group of friends, Mary Kate takes a stand to create lasting change locally and beyond, challenging the indifferent adults and inspiring young leaders to take charge.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for middle grade readers interested in climate change, social justice, activism, and inclusivity. Suitable for fans of contemporary realistic fiction that inspires determination and community action.

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In this companion to Dress Coded, an eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond—now available in paperback!

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In this companion to Dress Coded, an eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond—now available in paperback!

When Mary Kate Murphy joins a science class focused on climate change, she becomes aware of many things she never noticed before about her small suburban town:

Kids waste tons of food at school without a second thought.

Parents leave their cars running in the pick-up lane all the time.

People buy lots of clothes they don't really need.

Some of her friends who live in the city and are bused to her school don't always feel included.

And the mayor isn't willing to listen to new ideas for fixing it all.

Mary Kate and her friends have big plans. And now is the time for the young people to lead and the leaders to follow—or get out of the way.

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Praise for The First Rule of Climate Club:

A Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalist

“Fast-paced and often funny . . . A passionate novel uplifting young activists.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Lively and inspiring . . . Addresses more than climate change, also touching on equity and inclusion as well as traditional and natural healing methods. Readers will cheer.” – Booklist

“Told through short chapters, podcast scripts, flyers, letters, and lists, this book shares with readers the power of determination and unity . . . A great choice for middle grade readers interested in climate change, social justice, and student activism.” – School Library Journal

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984816481

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Carrie Firestone is the author of the middle grade novel Dress Coded, which was a Booklist Editors' Choice and was described by the New York Times as "a much-needed reminder that certain fights are worth fighting." She also wrote the acclaimed young adult novels The Loose Ends List and The Unlikelies. Visit her online at carriefirestoneauthor.com or follow her on Twitter @CLLFirestone or on Instagram @carriefirestoneauthor.

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