Grasshopper Jungle
by Andrew Smith
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A teenage boy discovers that he is a clone and must fight against an alien invasion of praying mantises.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic relationships and kissing are depicted.
Graphic violence and gore are present during the mantis attacks.
Moderate profanity is used by the characters.
Mild blasphemous exclamations may occur.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains significant horror elements and frightening scenes.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a secular, survival-focused worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows significant courage in fighting aliens.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and romantic love are present.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding are absent.
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