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The Grasshopper Trap (G K Hall Large Print Book Series)

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A book filled with humorous stories, this compilation of experiences was a treat to read! The Grasshopper Trap is only the second book I've read by Patrick McManus but now I want to track down all of his stories. McManus writes humor without the obscene, offensive language that seems so common everywhere these days. It's a refreshing, fun read with stories that entertain as well as remind us of a simpler, less frantic way of life.

I picked this book up at a liquidation sale at a used book store mainly because I liked the title and not knowing anything about the author. This was my first reading of Patrick McManus and now I just have to read more of his works. My better half was trying to watch TV while I was reading this and I kept interrupting by reading sections of the book. His comment was "I can relate to that." I got to the point where I couldn't read any more until I wiped my eyes. This is a must-read for anyone who needs a good laugh.

I really like these kind of books. I had so much fun readingabout his weird shenanigans, I liked it almost as much as"Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned in the Bush" and I liked it more than "Life is a 'Transit'-ory thing". It's really fun to read stuff like this on a rainy day, or even on a sunny day. What else can I say? I just really enjoyed this book.

This is just one of those books that's great when, well, anytime

Of the many books I have borrowed from my dad, this was one that I have read repeatedly. Unlike some humor, I still chuckle every time I read "A hunker is not a squat" or the one about the grasshopper trap. This is one of three of Pat's books that I regularly give as gifts to those young men of impressionable age in their pre-teen and teen age years. Hopefully reading this book will enlighten both their minds and hearts.

This book had me laughing so hard my wife was gonna call the paramedics. Brought back memories of childhood escapades and the freedom of youth.

Thanks, Pat.

This book was my introduction to the wonderful, hilarious world of Patrick McManus. He is a gifted storyteller whose style is laced with wisdom and wit. I cannot recommend Mr. McManus highly enough. READ this book, you won't regret it!

Why would a grown man go berserk just because someone suggested fishing with balls of grasshopper paste? How does someone win the "fastest hopping in a sleeping bag" prize, and why would you hold the contest? Who would send a letter to their wife that began "Dear Dump"? Who would suggest sending a dead alligator in for the second half? What does a Deer and Elk hauler that costs $1.98 look like? Just a few of the great puzzles in life awaiting you here!

Go ahead and buy them all. I've yet to find one I didn't like. They keep you laughing from page one.

I love everything P. McManus has ever written. The problem I have is that all three of these books have identical content. The covers are different but they all contain the same stories.