"In writing a history of the end of the world, Smith may have just made history himself. King, Printz Honor-winning author of Ask the Passengers and Please Ignore Vera Dietz Grasshopper Jungle is the most intelligent and gripping book I've read in over a decade.Trust me. "Andrew Smith is the bravest storyteller I know. Original, honest, and extraordinary pushes the boundaries of young adult literature." School Library Journal Plus voracious giant praying mantises." - Kirkus It is about everything that really matters. Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith - 9781405273411 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Filled with gonzo black humor, Smith's outrageous tale makes serious points about scientific research done in the name of patriotism and profit, the intersections between the personal and the global, the weight of history on the present, and the often out-of-control sexuality of 16-year-old boys. Funny, intense, complex, and brave, Grasshopper Jungle brilliantly weaves together everything from testicle-dissolving genetically modified corn to the struggles of recession-era, small-town America in this groundbreaking coming-of-age stunner. Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith, 9781405273411, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide.
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