For the Greatest Good
$34.31
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
24 August 2026
Summary
After years of poor water quality, Gavin fears his town is one burst pipe away from losing access to safe drinking water forever. The awareness campaign he runs with his boyfriend, Kyler, and best friend, MacKenzie, has gotten them nowhere.
Demoralized, the teens try to find another solution. Gavin’s rich estranged father claims that privatizing their town’s water would get them better infrastructure, and his friend’s company CrispFlow could solve everything if the mayor, MacKenzie’s …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798890034908 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Blair Hanson |
| Publisher: | Page Street Publishing Co. |
| Imprint: | Page Street YA |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 24 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 135mm x 208mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
“Most readers will find something in this contemporary eco-action story to interest them.” –Booklist
“Readers interested in water justice and youth activism will be fully invested in Pondville’s struggles with safe drinking water.” —School Library Journal
“A queer teen confronts the messy realities of activism and family in this sobering […] exploration of accountability, advocacy, and hope.”
–PW reviews
“A nuanced take on protest culture, perfect for fans of morally grey characters, complicated dilemmas, and messy family dynamics, with a teen activist who is as deep, complex, and potentially toxic as the water problems that plague his town.”
–Elias Cold, author of Selkies & Skeptics
“For the Greatest Good explores questions of environmental justice in a searingly honest way, with a protagonist you can’t help but love. For a deep dive into the safe drinking water crisis plaguing many towns, look no further.”
–Karen Myna Cantor, author of Alex, By Proxy
“A nuanced, character-driven reflection on community, integrity, and long-term commitment.” –Kirkus Reviews
Blair Hanson
Blair Hanson is the author of America’s Not-So-Sweetheart. In his free time, Blair enjoys falling down Wikipedia wormholes and cuddling with the world’s most adorable (and neediest) cats. He’s from the East Coast.
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