Skip to content

Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle Hardcover - 2014

by Andrew Smith


Summary

In the small town of Ealing, Iowa, Austin and his best friend Robby have accidentally unleashed an unstoppable army. An army of horny, hungry, six-foot-tall praying mantises that only want to do two things.

This is the truth. This is history.
It’s the end of the world. And nobody knows anything about it.
You know what I mean.
 
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.
 
“Original, weird, sexy, thought-provoking and guaranteed to stir controversy. One hell of a book.” – Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone series

“Andrew Smith is the bravest storyteller I know. Grasshopper Jungle is the most intelligent and gripping book I’ve read in over a decade. I didn’t move for two days until I had it finished. 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

“Grasshopper Jungle is about the end of the world. And everything in between.” – Alex London, author of Proxy
 
“In Grasshopper Jungle, it’s as if Andrew Smith is somehow possessed by the ghost of Kurt Vonnegut. This book is nothing short of a brilliant, hilarious thrill-ride that is instantly infectious. But, the most beautiful thing about Grasshopper Jungle has nothing to do with the absurd or out-of-this-world. It is the deft hand by which Smith explores teenage love and sexuality that is truly breathtaking. 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

 

From the publisher

Andrew Smith is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, including the critically acclaimed Winger and The Marbury Lens. He is a native-born Californian who spent most of his formative years traveling the world. His university studies focused on Political Science, Journalism, and Literature. He has published numerous short stories and articles. Grasshopper Jungle is his seventh novel. He lives in Southern California. You can learn more at authorandrewsmith.com and follow him on Twitter: @marburyjack.
 

Details

  • Title Grasshopper Jungle
  • Author Andrew Smith
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition; F
  • Pages 388
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dutton Books, U.S.A.
  • Date 2014-02-11
  • ISBN 9780525426035 / 0525426035
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.5 in (21.08 x 14.99 x 3.81 cm)
  • Ages 14 to UP years
  • Grade levels 9 - UP
  • Reading level 910
  • Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Humorous stories
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013030265
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

Winger (2013)
“Smart, poignant and entertaining.”The New York Times
Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly Summer Read picks
Starred reviews**, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus

Passenger (2012)
“Brilliant and remarkably unsettling.” –Kirkus, starred review**
“Smith is a brilliant, almost hallucinatory stylist, who frequently uses his talent to gruesome effect…” –Publishers Weekly, starred review**
“Smith has securely carved out his spot on the darkest fringes of YA lit.” –Booklist, starred review**
Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2012

Stick (2011)
ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
“Smith revs up the emotions and the violence in this realistic and powerful tale…” –Publishers Weekly, starred review**

The Marbury Lens (2010)
ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
Starred reviews**, Publishers Weekly and Booklist
Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of the Year
Indie Next List

In the Path of Falling Objects (2009)
ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
Children’s Literature Council Award
Southwest Book Award

Ghost Medicine (2008)
ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
“Smith’s first novel... defies expectations via its sublime imagery.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review**
 
 
 
 

About the author

Andrew Smith is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, including the critically acclaimed "Winger" and "The Marbury Lens." He is a native-born Californian who spent most of his formative years traveling the world. His university studies focused on Political Science, Journalism, and Literature. He has published numerous short stories and articles. "Grasshopper Jungle" is his seventh novel. He lives in Southern California. You can learn more at authorandrewsmith.com and follow him on Twitter: @marburyjack.
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Grasshopper Jungle

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Leander, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 4.70
SGD 6.17 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2014-02-11 Cover Creased. See our Terms of Sale for a detailed description of condition notes. Hardcover. Used - Very Good.
Item Price
SGD 4.70
SGD 6.17 shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Reno, Nevada, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 6.88
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
SGD 6.88
FREE shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Andrew Smith

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Syracuse, New York, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 6.88
SGD 8.25 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books for Young Readers, February 2014. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Minor DJ Shelfwear; tanning ; 7.8 X 5.6 X 1.5 inches; 400 pages
Item Price
SGD 6.88
SGD 8.25 shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 7.76
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2014-02-11. Hardcover. Good. 6x1x8.
Item Price
SGD 7.76
FREE shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 8.24
SGD 5.49 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books for Young Readers. Used - Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Item Price
SGD 8.24
SGD 5.49 shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 8.65
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books, 2014. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
SGD 8.65
FREE shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle

Grasshopper Jungle

by Andrew Smith

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 8.65
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Young Readers Group, 2014. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
SGD 8.65
FREE shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 9.36
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
SGD 9.36
FREE shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Andrew Smith

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Spring, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 9.63
SGD 6.17 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books for Young Readers, February 2014. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. no. A very good reading copy. Can show some minor wear.
Item Price
SGD 9.63
SGD 6.17 shipping to USA
Grasshopper Jungle
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Grasshopper Jungle

by Smith, Andrew

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780525426035 / 0525426035
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
SGD 15.61
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2014-02-11. hardcover. New. 6x1x8.
Item Price
SGD 15.61
FREE shipping to USA