β Scribed by Andrew Smith
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
The highly anticipated sequel to the cult classic Grasshopper Jungle
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.
Several years on, Austin, Robby and a very small group of others have managed to survive. In their underground bunker, life is small - but they are safe. Just about. But is everything about to change again?
Praise for Grasshopper Jungle
'A cool/passionate, gay/straight, male/female, absurd/real, funny/moving, past/present, breezy/profound masterpiece of a book.' Michael Grant, bestselling author of the GONE series.
'If you only read one book this year about sexually confused teens battling 6 foot tall head-chomping praying mantises in small town America, make it this one.' Charlie Higson, author of the bestselling Young Bond series.
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