Smith, A. (2014). Grasshopper jungle. New York: Dutton.
This leads to an infection that soon takes over where those infected turn into insects. In an attempt to protect mankind, a shelter is created. Unfortunately, their attempts to reverse the plague is unsuccessful and the ending leaves them living in misery scavanging for goods.
Three close friends, Robie, Austin, and Shann live in Iowa in the most recent economic resession. As the three characters are skating through and alley, they are attacked by a group of bullies led by Grant Wallace. These bullies steal their skateboards and shoes and throw them on top of the roof of a store. They beat up Robbie and Austin. The three decide to go after their stuff and so they climb the roof to retreive their possession. The group of boys decide to break into the store. Grant breaks in and steals a vial that is broken and is mixed with Robbie's blood stream. This vial is some sort of virus that has significant effects on Robbie.
Although more on the sci-fi side, it is an interesting novel. More than likely the readeres who will enjoy this are those more on the fantastical side. This novel puts into perspective the idea that the world is perhaps an unsafe place that because of our selfishness, it might put the world at risk and once affected, we might never be able to turn things back the way they used to be. In addition, it also contains the struggle to find one's self since Robie feels confusion about his sexuality and does not know whether he may be in love with his friend Austin and not his girlfriend Shann.
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