How to Eat Fried Worms, Thomas Rockwell
How to Eat Fried Worms, Thomas Rockwell
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How to Eat Fried Worms

Author: Thomas Rockwell

Narrator: Jay O. Sanders

Unabridged: 1 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/05/2000

Synopsis

Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. The worms are supplied by his opponent, whose motto is "The bigger and juicier, the better!" At first Billy's problem is whether or not he can swallow the worm placed before him, even with a choice of condiments from peanut butter to horseradish. But later it looks as if Billy will win, and the challenge becomes getting to the worm to eat it. Billy's family, after checking with the doctor, takes everything in stride. They even help Billy through his gastronomic ordeal, which twists and turns with each new day, leaving the outcome of the bet continually in doubt.

About The Author

Thomas Rockwell is the author of a number of books for young readers. He was the recipient of the Mark Twain Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Sequoyah Award for How to Eat Fried Worms. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Plagued by Visions on March 06, 2022

Baby’s First Fear Factor! This taste-defying (pun absolutely intended) piece of “transgressive fiction for kids” is delightfully gross and gleefully childlike in a very real way. The villainous kids are appropriately infuriating, our hero’s journey is engrossing in a way that will literally have you......more

Goodreads review by Mariah Roze on March 08, 2017

I read this book with my Reading Class. We spent a month listening to the book on tape and filling out a packet that went with it. Afterwords, we watched the movie and did a compare and contrast assignment. The students rated this book: 1 star = 2 students 3 stars = 3 students 4 stars = 2 student I pers......more

Goodreads review by Big on February 23, 2024

This book had its moments but I don’t like the depiction of demons from hell. Worms are not to be spoken of lightly......more

Goodreads review by Shaun on December 22, 2010

Ingredients: 50 whole dollar bills, 15 ripe earthworms, 4 young boys, 1 disgusting dare Combine all ingredients into a small book, carefully mix with witty dialogue, stir in unforgettable characters, add a dash of nausea, a pinch of mischief and generously sprinkle with humorous chapters. Let stand f......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on March 07, 2017

This book was short, sweet, and hilarious! I can just imagine 10-year-old boys making this sort of bet with each other. I admit, the part where he at the worms was kind of gross, but I enjoyed all the ways he tried to make the worm appetizing. It was also funny seeing how the other two try to trick......more

Quotes

Praise for How to Eat Fried Worms:

[STAR] "The clear 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 that one begins to admire Billy as a really sharp operator."—Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • Hawaii Nene Award
  • Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
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