how to eat fried worms book by thomas rockwell

The rising tension between the boys and their 2nd’s is funny and the attempts to win even funnier. A doctor’s advice is sought (at a horrendous time of night) to make sure eating worms isn’t dangerous. As for the gambling, I think all the boys learn something along the way, and their parents know what’s going on.Ī bet is a bet, and it must be honoured. It’s 1973 – kids found their own entertainment, and boys daring each other to do dumb stuff is as old as time. It was even banned for a while because eating worms wasn’t to be suggested and the boy’s bet is glorifying gambling. How is he going to tell his dad he has to pay Alan $50 for a lost bet? He and his bet buddy Joe begin to plot ways to stop Billy winning.īilly not only has to keep eating these giant worms, but be wary of all the ways they are throwing at him to make him lose.ĭeemed an American Modern Classic there is varied reviews on this book. The more days pass and the more worms Billy eats, the more panicked Alan gets. He’s thinking of the cool mini motorbike Billy plans to buy with his winnings. Tom is Billy’s bet buddy and does all he can to help Billy get his head around eating the worms. After all, the worms Alan is serving up aren’t small worms – they are long, thick night crawlers which surface from the ground at night. The next few are harder as Billy cannot stop thinking about what he’s actually doing. If he baulks now, Alan will tell everyone at school he’s all talk and no do.

Can be cooked – boiled, baked or fried.Īt the first worm Billy is suddenly not so sure, but he wants to win the bet, and not look like a chicken. Can be smothered in sauce, mustard, relish or anything Billy wants. It’s 1973 and 50 bucks is a LOT of money!ġ5 Worms over 15 days. So when Alan dares him to eat worms, Billy bites! Especially since $50 is on the table.

Alan supplied the worms: the bigger, the juicier. Billy, Alan, Joe and Tom have been best mates for years.Įveryone knows Billy will do pretty much anything he is dared to do. Have you ever boasted you could do something Billy bragged he could eat 15 worms in fifteen days.

How to eat fried worms book by thomas rockwell