The Green Grasshopper by Arthur Willis Colton
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
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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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The Green Grasshopper is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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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: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- 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