Samuel Ash and the Grasshoppers of Doom

Fire-breathing grasshoppers. Line-dancing fireflies. Murderous unicorns. When the nature in his grandparents’ town becomes unnatural, 13-year-old Sam teams up with his grandfather and Rose, the girl next door, to investigate. But solving the mystery creates a new puzzle: who can they trust with a secret that could fling the Earth back to the Dark Ages?

Author Biography

Mary Mofit Small, a former middle-school science teacher, retired wildlife biologist, and returned Peace Corps volunteer, now creates adventures with pen and paper instead of living them. And if she exaggerates the excitement and adds a little more magic and humor than she’s ever experienced while exploring the natural world, who will ever know? (Shh! Don’t tell!) Visit Mary Mofit’s website at https: //mwritingsmall.com/ James Koenig has worked on over 70 children’s books and has created characters and illustrations for countless other children’s toys and products over 18 years. James and his lovely wife, Corissa, live in Arizona with their dog, Bailey. Since he was a young kid, James has had an interest in animals, fantastical creatures, aliens, and other weird stuff. It’s always a privilege when he gets an opportunity to illustrate for a book cover like this one! You can learn more about James and see his work at: www.freelancefridge.com.