Synopsis
Eating 15 worms in 15 days sounds pretty gross, but Billy decides it's worth it since he stands to win $50 from his friend Alan, if he can accomplish the disgusting deed. Billy is given the option to smother the worms in anything he likes--from ketchup to peanut butter and he can even have the worms cooked up in a variety of ways including fried, boiled, and grilled. Alan is quite confident that Billy will lose the bet. After all who could eat one worm, let alone 15? However, when it seems that Billy can devour anything set before him, Alan sets out to sabotage Billy. Will any of Alan's nefarious schemes succeed in getting Billy to lose the bet? This humorous look at the life of boys explores the honor of keeping one's word and the edibility of the common nightcrawler. Illustrated with B&W drawings.
Two boys set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-06-01 | | Narrated by: | Jay O. Sanders | | Edition Description: | Unabridged |
| Size | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 4.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
A perennial kids' favorite since its first publication in 1972, this is the story of Billy, who, because of a bet, is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat 15 worms in 15 days. There is currently a feature film of this title in production.
By way of a bet, Billy gets into the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. Should he succeed, his friend Alan will have to pay him $50, enough to buy the minibike Billy pines for. 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 suppport of his friends and family, Billy munches away courageously. But there is many a slip twixt the worm and the lip, and the outcome of the bet is continually in doubt. Alans not giving up $50 for any old worms. What will Billy do?Young listeners will share author Tom Rockwells delight in the incredible pranks of Billy and Alan as they set out to prove that worms can make a delicious meal. Colorfully and comically written, this fast-paced, original story is filled with genuine understanding of the kind of humor kids love. How to Eat Fried Worms has been thrilling (and revolting!) boys and girls for 25 years--and with a spirited reading by Jay O'Sanders, this audio presentation provides a listening experience that will delight children in the years to come.
Industry Reviews
"A hilarious story that will revolt and delight bumptious, unreachable intermediate-grade boys and any other less particular mortals that read or listen to it...Colorful, original writing in a much-needed comic vein."
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