Lying, Stealing, and Other Ways to Save the Planet

CLIMATE FICTION WITH A CONSCIENCE: Tackles environmental activism, class divides, and community responsibility through a small-town lens, showing how collective action can counter power and privilege.
ROMANCE TAKES A BACKSEAT: A rare YA read that prioritizes friendship, group dynamics, and finding your place over romantic relationships.
GREAT FOR MALE READERS: A male-led, voicey narrative with high-concept stakes and a tightly paced plot—ideal for fans of books that are smart and entertaining.
SHARP, FUNNY, & FULL OF HEART: A high-stakes eco-heist novel packed with Curtis Campbell’s signature witty dialogue and offbeat humor.
FOR THE ANGRY & HOPEFUL: Speaks to the helplessness many teens feel around climate change, but counters cynicism with humor, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship and collaboration.
SWEET SPOT READER RECOMMENDATION: 16+
FOR FANS OF: Not Here to be Liked, We Didn’t Ask for This, and Dragging Mason County
LEVELING INFO: F-P Guided Code: Z - Grade Eight II. Lexile Code: 800 L