76 pages • 2 hours read
Thomas RockwellHow To Eat Fried Worms
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1973A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell, Billy accepts a $50 bet from his friend Alan to eat 15 worms in 15 days in order to buy a minibike. With their friends Tom and Joe taking opposing sides, Billy faces various challenges and tricks as he consumes the worms, each with different preparations and toppings, while also encountering deceptions and obstacles designed to make him lose the bet.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Thomas Rockwell's How To Eat Fried Worms offers an entertaining and humorous tale that appeals to children with its daring and imaginative plot. While the book's gross-out factor and silly premise delight young readers, some critics find the story overly simplistic and lacking depth. Overall, it remains a fun, engaging read for its target audience.
Who Should Read How To Eat Fried Worms?
A reader who would enjoy How To Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell is likely a middle-grade student who appreciates humor, adventure, and a touch of gross-out fun. Fans of Judy Blume's Freckle Juice or Louis Sachar's Sideways Stories from Wayside School will find similar enjoyment in this quirky, light-hearted read.
RecommendedReading Age
7-12yearsLexile Level
560L