How to Eat Fried Worms - Brossura

Rockwell, Thomas

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ISBN 10: 0375806784 ISBN 13: 9780375806780

Casa editrice: Yearling, 2000

Riassunto

Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen 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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Recensione:

“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
From the Trade Paperback edition.

L'autore:

Thomas Rockwell is the author of a number of books for young readers. He was the recipient of the Mark Twain Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Sequoyah Award for How to Eat Fried Worms. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

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• Editore: Yearling
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0375806784
• ISBN 13: 9780375806780
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 144
• Disegnatore: McCully Emily Arnold