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Grasshopper Jungle
''Grasshopper Jungle'' is a 2014 young adult novel written by American author Andrew A. Smith that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional, run-down, half-abandoned town of Ealing, Iowa. The story follows the life of two young high school boys who fight for their lives during an apocalypse. The novel was followed by a sequel, ''Exile from Eden'', which was released in 2019. Synopsis ''Grasshopper Jungle'', set in the town of Ealing, Iowa during a modern economic recession, is narrated by the main character Austin Szerba. Austin often struggles with his own sexual thoughts and feelings for both his best friend Robby Brees and his girlfriend Shann Collins. Although Austin focuses on the present, he also tells stories of his Polish ancestors. The reader later discovers that the novel is in fact Austin's self-recorded history. While skateboarding through an alley and smoking cigarettes together near the Ealing Mall, Austin and Robby are attacked by a neighboring gang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew A
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, ''Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |