How to Eat Fried Worms (Scholastic Gold)

About this book

By way of a bet, Billy gets into the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms. The worms are readily supplied by his opponent, and Billy has a free choice of condiments, from peanut butter to horseradish. With his wavering courage bolstered by the moral support of his friends and family, Billy munches away bravely, but there is many a slip twixt the worm and the lip, and the outcome of the bet is continually in doubt.

Young readers will share author Thomas Rockwell's delight in the incredible pranks of his characters. His fast-paced, original story is written with a genuine understanding of the kind of humor children love. Lively drawings by Emily McCully help make this a bok with irresistable reader appeal.

Reviews

Praise forHow to Eat Fried Worms:



*"Theclear writing, clever illustrations, and revolting subject matter are sure to make a hit."-School Library Journal, Starred Review



"A hilarious story that will revolt and delight....Colorful, original writing in a much-needed comic vein."-Booklist



"Rockwell's sensibilities (if that's the word) are so uncannily close to those of the average ten-year-old boy thatone begins to admire Billy as a really sharp operator."-Kirkus Reviews