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A hilarious YA novel about coming of age in the shadow of climate change, overcoming cynicism, and the power of collaboration from the award-winning author of Dragging Mason County.
Ever since the best story of his career became the worst humiliation of his life, teen reporter John O'Neil has gone rogue. He has turned his nose for news toward blackmailing those responsible, namely Lance McPhee, diabolical heir to the local country club. When John learns that the club plans to expand into a bird conservation area founded by his late grandfather, he begrudgingly joins forces with the school birdwatching club to expose the scandal. And if John ruins Lance's life along the way? He's only killing two birds with one stone.
John races against the clock in a desperate bid at environmental espionage involving forgeries, a car chase, and a high-stakes heist. But it's a race John won't win without former best friend/co-reporter Rachel Miller, who just so happens to want him dead. Can this motley crew flock together long enough for their mission to take flight?
Author: Curtis Campbell
Publisher: Annick Press
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781834020518
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 55
Publishers Weekly 02/16/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026
About the Author
CURTIS CAMPBELL is an award-winning novelist and playwright. His book Dragging Mason County was a White Raven Award winner, an Ontario Library Association Best Bets Top Ten Title, a White Pine Award nominee, and shortlisted for the Jacqueline Woodson Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult and Children's Literature. He lives in Toronto with an artist named Kevin and their dog, Pip.
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A hilarious YA novel about coming of age in the shadow of climate change, overcoming cynicism, and the power of collaboration from the award-winning author of Dragging Mason County.
Ever since the best story of his career became the worst humiliation of his life, teen reporter John O'Neil has gone rogue. He has turned his nose for news toward blackmailing those responsible, namely Lance McPhee, diabolical heir to the local country club. When John learns that the club plans to expand into a bird conservation area founded by his late grandfather, he begrudgingly joins forces with the school birdwatching club to expose the scandal. And if John ruins Lance's life along the way? He's only killing two birds with one stone.
John races against the clock in a desperate bid at environmental espionage involving forgeries, a car chase, and a high-stakes heist. But it's a race John won't win without former best friend/co-reporter Rachel Miller, who just so happens to want him dead. Can this motley crew flock together long enough for their mission to take flight?
Author: Curtis Campbell
Publisher: Annick Press
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781834020518
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 55
Publishers Weekly 02/16/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026
About the Author
CURTIS CAMPBELL is an award-winning novelist and playwright. His book Dragging Mason County was a White Raven Award winner, an Ontario Library Association Best Bets Top Ten Title, a White Pine Award nominee, and shortlisted for the Jacqueline Woodson Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult and Children's Literature. He lives in Toronto with an artist named Kevin and their dog, Pip.
