The Green Teen – Book Review
The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen’s Guide to Saving the Planet
- Provide tips that teens and tweens care about (clothing, shopping, school, cars)
- Profile green teens who share what they are doing to inspire them
- Include facts to back up the tips and the current environmental problems
- List websites for information
Easy read: This can be picked up and read between classes. There’s tons of tips, but since it is written in chapters that are broken up into distinct categories, like “Green Your Lunch” and “Green Giving” your interest is piqued so you can grasp it easily.
Humor: This is a fun book! I loved the phrases the author uses like, “American Idles” for cars that take a long time to warm up before they start and “Trim Your Wasteline” for recycling.
Put It To Work: There are a number of events and programs that are outlined in detail so that the reader, a group of friends, a class or even an entire school can start one. For example, you can learn how to begin a school recycling program or “organize a green event”.
Who Should Read This: Although this book is aimed towards teens, some younger children who read well or who are interested in the environment will learn a great deal from this book. Parents and teachers can take advantage of the information too and inspire their children and students to go green.
About The Author: Jenn Savedge is a mother and former Park Ranger. She truly cares about the environment and writes a blog focusing about this.
Buy The Book: You can purchase The Green Teen from New Society Publishers directly, from Amazon.com or from Barnes&Noble.com for $14.95.
For more information on the book, the author and to read an excerpt visit The Green Teen online.
This review courtesy of the author and publisher.
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It looks like a great book for teens to help get them started on learning and living green.
They are the next generation of adults who will be running this planet some day, so they need to know this stuff if they are going to make a difference and not waste our planet’s natural resources.
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Comment by Kat That sounds like a really cool book. I’m trying to think of teens I know that could use this. I don’t know that many anymore!
As the poster above said, if we can teach them to live green, when they run the country they may think more about what impact they have.
Comment by Holly Great review… makes me very interested in this book!
Comment by Andrea Sounds like a great book! I will have to buy this and read it!
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Comment by Amy looks cool! Will be checking it out!
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Comment by Sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment by Angie Looks like a great book to help our youth!
Lord knows they need all the direction they can get!
Comment by Danna Crawford This sounds like a book that my girls could use. I am checking it out right now.
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Comment by Houstonwino Great idea to get teenagers hooked on environmental issues, something worthwhile they can take with them into adulthood.
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Comment by Brian Thanks for the review, that looks like a great gift idea for my niece who is starting to care about environmental issues.
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Comment by Cathi - The Way I See It Too Yah i agree, sounds interesting. Would love to get it for a friend
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Comment by AJ Kumar A great review! I’ll look for this book on the net to buy it for my nephew.
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Comment by Debbie Capps always good to find another resource for tweens
thanks for sharing this with us
Comment by Steven Kidd A very good review and such an interesting book. I know some teenagers could stand to read this where I work!
Comment by Nikki I really appreciate this review. I’m looking into a copy for my grandkids. Good things for them to know!
Comment by Vicki Was around for the first Earth Day! Go Green! Sounds like a great book from your review!
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Comment by Cindi ~ Moomettesgram My oldest would love this, thanks for sharing.
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Comment by Rebecca C Loving this idea! I think I’ll pick this one up for my pre-teen niece.
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Comment by Cindy A good book and a good review. I will get this for my grand-daughter!
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Comment by Barbara Sounds suitable to my teen who is homeschooled.
Comment by Bonnie Sayers (autismfamily) Very cool sounding book!
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Comment by Dana (The Homesteading Housewife) great review! can’t wait to read the book!
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Comment by Debbie What a wonderful book! My boyfriend’s sons would enjoy it and I’m sure they would utilize the ideas. They are very interested in helping the planet.
Comment by Donna G. Very cool book, I would love to read it myself!
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Comment by Savory Tv Sounds Fabulous! Teaching kids to help the environment helps us all. I would probably recommend this to a lot of youth groups for reading.
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Comment by Baba Everyone who lives on this planet should take good care of themselves and the environment we live in. Starting enviro-friendly education would best be started with little kids and starting with teens seems much better than nothing to me. Great book and nice review!! 
Comment by daria369 Great review! I think I will buy it for my teenage niece and nephew. Educating the next generation is important.
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Comment by ebetsy monjott This is such a great idea… getting kids and teens started early when it comes to taking care of our earth. I’m gonna look into getting this for my niece. I think she would really enjoy it!
Thanks for letting me know about the book!
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Comment by Debbie Womack Oh what a neat book! I will have to pick that one up
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Comment by Julie Sounds like a great book. Timely, review is clear and concise. Thanks for sharing.
Comment by Mastoyshop It’s great to see a resource tailored for young growing minds. The green movement will only work if the younger generations are deeply involved in making it work. Great review!
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Comment by Harmony Great review!
Comment by Lori Lokks like a great book. My sons’ school has a big green initiative going and I am sure they would love to read this – I know I would!
Comment by Maria Great review of a timely book. I think my daughter must have read this as she has been the single most influential green-speak person in my life. I should buy it for her kids.
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Comment by Pat Curry Sounds very interesting and something I should read and pass along to my kids. Thanks for sharing
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Comment by Jennifer Never heard of this book until now – sounds very interesting. Thanks for reviewing this, Connie
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Comment by Kat Simpson Connie, Thank you for the book review! I have a budding teen (13) and an Aspie teen (16)who wouldn’t know anything green except that I have built into our lives green living, recycling and all natural cleaning. This sounds like a perfect book for them to read or for me to leave lying around. You know, so they can pick it up or I can just start reading out loud in front of them.
With teens, you have to be subtle. LOL!!
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Comment by What a fantastic idea! And I love that the book is written by a former park ranger, not just somebody trying to make a quick buck off of the current focus on all things green.
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Comment by Heather Happymaker It’s always good to have positive messages start when kids are young….really good idea for a book.
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Comment by vein I was just now searching for about this when I came by your post. I’m simply visiting to say that I really liked seeing this post, it’s very well written. Are you thinking of blogging more about this? It appears like there is more material here for later posts.
Comment by How I Lost Thirty Pounds in Thirty Days Having a house full of teens, they are always on me to be more “green” in what we do. This is a book that looks like it would be great for the whole family! And when we finish it, WE CAN SHRED IT AND PUT IT IN THE COMPOSTER WE JUST GOT”! Thanks for sharing and God Bless – Jerry Kohlbrand
Comment by Kat Simpson I think that it is awesome that there is a book out there teaching children the importance of living a “green” life! It is never too early to start teaching them about doing their part to take care of our environment.
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Comment by Laurie I love books which engage you and give ideas for actions! This sounds wonderful and might make a great end of the school year ‘teacher gift’ too.
Comment by Heather in Beautiful BC Sounds like a very good book. Teens should have this in their book collection.
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Comment by Crystal A. Having a house full of teens, they are always on me to be more “green” in what we do. This is a book that looks like it would be great for the whole family! And when we finish it, WE CAN SHRED IT AND PUT IT IN THE COMPOSTER WE JUST GOT”! Thanks for sharing and God Bless
Comment by Jerry This book is a terrific idea.
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Comment by Karen Hey Connie.
Nice review. I hope it makes an impact with the target audience.
If ‘The Green Teen’ is available as an ebook or pdf maybe the teens will read it if they can download it to their cell phones.
Comment by Ken I really am on a Green teaching marathon. Teaching my kids how to recycle, to compost and the easy things they can do to help the environment is a daily task. This book definitely seems great for young teens to learn about becoming green. They are the next generation and if they don’t take care of the planet who will?
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Comment by Laura I think we should teach our children from a young age on how to keep the protect the environment. Every little bit helps. It is definitely a work in progress but headed in the right direction.
Comment by Maria That looks like a neat book! I’m going to check it out. It would be great to give to some teens I know.
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Comment by Sadie Excellent and Inspiring Review. Makes me want to get a copy for my school library.
Comment by Dean Laterra Awesome! Go #TheGreenTeen & see U at the party! =D @HolicticMom
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Comment by Andrea Tannouri Sounds like a fab book!!!
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Comment by A Cowboy's Wife Wow! Lots of comments! This does sound like a great resource for teens. Probably a good resource for anyone trying to implement a little green in their life. My son just got his masters…. It’s from the school of agriculture and forestry, ( long name ) but essentially, he is striving to break into the ECO tourism market. Providing vacations and holidays that are low earth impact. He also comes in contact with lots of youth…. I will have to make sure he sees this book! Thanks Connie! Good Luck
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Comment by Christina thecoffeelady As a homeschooling family this sounds like a great book to add to our environmental science studies. Thanks for this review Connie. We’re always looking for fun, interesting, interactive books.
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Comment by Ds Books N More Hey this sounds like a wonderful book to teach the importance of going green. It’s important that our next generation of leaders have a good handle on this stuff!
Great review!
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Comment by What a great book! Definitely something my nephews could benefit from reading!
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Comment by corrin What a great idea for a book. I like that it shows kids how to get involved in their communities.
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Comment by Lynn I’ll love to have a copy of that for my kids. It’s good to get them on the right path right from small. Never too early to get them all going green.
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Nice book, always support a green earth.
Bests,
Alex (GuruOfSales)
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and
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also check this cool video on youtube:
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