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How to Eat Fried Worms

By: Thomas Rockwell
Narrated by: Jay O. Sanders
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Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat 15 worms in 15 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.

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Critic reviews

"The clear writing, clever illustrations, and revolting subject matter are sure to make a hit with many middle-grade readers." ( School Library Journal, starred)
"A hilarious story that will revolt and delight. . . . The chapters march briefly and irresistibly on, worm by worm. The characters and their families and activities are natural to a T, and this, juxtaposed against the uncommon plot, makes for some 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)
Engaging Childhood Story • Humorous Content • Great Narration • Kid-friendly Gross Elements • Nostalgic Appeal
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A favorite story from my childhood narrated very well. I will enjoy sharing this with my daughter.

God narration

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My nephew might love it when he's older. One hilarious bet. Great narration. Missed out on this one as a kid. 10/10.

Weirdest. Bet. Ever.

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I read this when I was around my son's age of ten. he seemed to enjoy the story as much as I did at that age but more since he's a boy!

Worms!!!!

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for us, the most memorable part was where he had to eat a night crawler

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I love this book.
I thought it was a little Gross but I think the story was Great!!

I love this book!❤️

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I liked the part that Billy ate the worms. I don’t think I should eat worms.

Billy’s worms for victory

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Had my 7 year old doing real belly laughs. As soon as it was done he said “mom, let’s listen to it again!”

Perfect listen for my 7 yr old boy

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In this book the character is more confident, and he is not bullied.
I was able to do lots of comparing.

Not like the Movie, a confident character

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"It was a nice book and now I know how to eat worms. My favorite part was [the end, but no spoiler alerts here]."

From Lola (age 9)

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Kind of gross but I like it. Great story and wonderful narration. I don't like it when they eat worms raw but it's still cool.most wonderful book I've ever read like it so much.

Great!

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