Andrew Smith is the award-winning author of several Young Adult novels, including the critically acclaimed Grasshopper Jungle. 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. The Alex Crow, a starred novel is his ninth novel. He lives in Southern California.
Grasshopper Jungle is a rollicking tale that is simultaneously creepy and hilarious. It's propulsive plot would be delightful enough on its own, but Smith's ability to blend teenage drama into a bug invasion is a literary joy to behold& Smith may have intended this novel for young adults, but his technique reminds me of Kurt Vonnegut's in Slaughterhouse Five,... in the best sense.', New York Times on Grasshopper Jungle 'Raunchy, bizarre, smart and compelling.', Rolling Stone on Grasshopper Jungle