Book Summary and Reviews of Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew A. Smith

Media Reviews

"Starred Review. 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. Ages 14–up." - Publishers Weekly

"Starred Review. [T]his is a mighty good book. It is about everything that really matters. Plus voracious giant praying mantises." - Kirkus

"Starred Review. Original, honest, and extraordinary… pushes the boundaries of young adult literature." – School Library Journal

"Andrew Smith is the bravest storyteller I know. Grasshopper Jungle is the most intelligent and gripping book I've read in over a decade...Trust me. Pick it up right now. It's a masterpiece." – A. S. King, Printz Honor-winning author of Ask the Passengers and Please Ignore Vera Dietz

"In writing a history of the end of the world, Smith may have just made history himself." – John Corey Whaley, Printz Award-winning author of Where Things Come Back

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Andrew A. Smith Author Biography

Andrew Smith is the author of Winger, Grasshopper Jungle, The Alex Crow, 100 Sideways Miles, and Rabbit & Robot, among others. Exile from Eden: Or, After the Hole, the long-awaited sequel to Grasshopper Jungle, is coming from Simon & Schuster on September 24, 2019.

Link to Andrew A. Smith's Website

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