The Green Grasshopper
The Green Grasshopper is a novella written by Arthur Willis Colton, first published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named John who inherits a large sum of money from his deceased father and must come to terms with his newfound wealth and the responsibilities that come with it. Along the way, he meets a mysterious woman named Mary who helps him navigate his journey of self-discovery. The novella explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's literature, Fantasy · 3,039 words
First lines
ANY one would have called Bobby Bell a comfortable boy -- that is, any one who did not mind bugs; and I am sure I do not see why any one should mind bugs, except the kind that taste badly in raspberries and some other kinds. It was among the things that are entertaining to see Bobby Bell bobbing around among the buttercups looking for grasshoppers. Grasshoppers are interesting when you consider that they have heads like door knobs or green cheeses and legs with crooks to them. "Bobbing" means to go like Bobby Bell -- that is, to go up and down, to talk to one's self, and not to hear any one shout, unless it is some one whom not to hear is to get into difficulties.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's literature, Fantasy
- Length: 3,039 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Children's literature — The title and the author's other works suggest this book is suitable for children.
- Fantasy — The titular green grasshopper implies some elements of fantasy or imaginative storytelling, often found in children's literature.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · young adult · magic · mystery · coming of age · self-discovery · nature · environment · insects · animals · friendship