How to Eat Fried Worms

Book • 1973
How to Eat Fried Worms follows Billy, a boy who accepts a $50 bet from his friend Alan to eat 15 worms in 15 days to earn money for a minibike.

As Billy progresses through the challenge with the help of his friend Tom and creative cooking methods, Alan and his friend Joe attempt various schemes to sabotage him.

The novel is a battle of wits between the two pairs of boys, filled with humor, creative worm preparations, and escalating attempts at cheating.

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