The Grasshopper Trap

By: Patrick McManus

Narrated by: Norman Dietz

Often compared to Garrison Keillor and Mark Twain, Patrick F. McManus maintains just the right balance between baffled innocence and conspiratorial confidence. Since 1979, this humorist has been delighting readers with hilarious stories recounting his childhood in rural Idaho and relating his misadventures in the great outdoors. Whether you're a sportsman or a couch potato, he will have you laughing out loud at his escapades.

In this collection of 30 tall tales, McManus introduces you to the perils of Trailer Trials and Mean Tents. Like Hemingway, McManus hunts the big fish in "Down and Way Out in Brazil". The title tale, "The Grasshopper Trap", unveils an ingenious invention for catching fish bait in motion. And in "Hunting Camp Etiquette", McManus becomes a rustic Miss Manners.

Narrator Norman Dietz adds additional spice to each impish line. You won't want to miss the other audio productions of McManus' works, including Never Sniff a Gift Fish and The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw.

©1989 Patrick F. McManus (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"McManus captures the innocence most of us lose when we become grown up, and reading him you can't help recalling similar times and events in yor own life." ( Booklist)

even girls like McManus

Fun stories done with self-depricating good humor. good for a few chuckles or even occasional laughter.

Wonderful Read

Just now found this author and he’s hilarious. So many things I have done that he talks about. What a crazy life.

Marvlous

Skunk trap hilarious very funny and entertaining. I also loved A fine and pleasant memory.

Comedically gifted.

Mr McManus you have brought laughter into some of the darkest parts of my life.
Thank you 💗

Old-time Humor At Its Best

If you are feeling nostalgic for some silly, old-time country humor, look no further. This book has funny anecdotes, tales, adventures to lift your mood and maybe make you long for the good old days. Once you finish this book, mosey on over to the screen and watch some fishing bloopers by that guy, I can't remember his name, and wallow in the comfort of nostalgia on a leisurely Saturday afternoon!

storynut

Like the narrator very much! Has very good voice performance for each character in the story

Exceptional Listen

Narrator is perfect for the story's. I can listen to this and all of Pat McManus's books with Norman Dietz narrating over and over, picking up new things almost every time. Hilarious, family-oriented and light hearted, this book is sure to bring joy to the listener.

lol

I needed a laugh, this funny book of stories is the ticket. made me cry laughing! narrator is fantastic! makes the whole thing come together.

Great Collection

This is a wonderful wild collection of characters from childhood throughout the life of a outdoorsman

I LOVE these books!

I have read/listened to EVERY one of Patrick F. Mcmanus' books several times! The stories never get old. It is good, clean humor that my sons and I have enjoyed together for years! if you like fishing, hunting, camping, basically any outdoor stuff, you will love these too. I wish he was still around to give us more...The world lost a truly funny man and national treasure when he passed. The Narrator Norman Dietz, IS the voice of Patrick McManus and all his hapless characters, especially Rancid Crabtree, my favorite! No one else should even try! Absolutely recommend every book!