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unexplainabl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
It was a pretty good book. Honestly though, I think the fact that I love the movie kind of made me dislike how different they are. I know, I know the book came first. But I still really liked the book even how different it was.
tylerruddhall's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
libraryam's review against another edition
3.0
I love it when a book from my childhood holds up to my child. This one is a quick read centering on a situation kids totally identify with that opens the door to some great discussions about fairness and relationships. What more could a mom want?
book_concierge's review against another edition
2.0
2.5**
This is almost a classic of children’s literature, having first been published in 1973. Billy and Alan make a bet: if Billy can eat fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him $50.00. That’s motivation enough for Billy to get over his initial disgust. Of course, coating the worms in cornmeal, frying them in butter and covering them in various condiments helps him get them down.
I’m sure it appeals to the target audience of 8-to-11-year-old boys. I found it repetitive and ridiculous, but I am far from the target audience.
Apparently there is also a film of this book. The book includes some “recipes” (none of which use actual worms).
This is almost a classic of children’s literature, having first been published in 1973. Billy and Alan make a bet: if Billy can eat fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him $50.00. That’s motivation enough for Billy to get over his initial disgust. Of course, coating the worms in cornmeal, frying them in butter and covering them in various condiments helps him get them down.
I’m sure it appeals to the target audience of 8-to-11-year-old boys. I found it repetitive and ridiculous, but I am far from the target audience.
Apparently there is also a film of this book. The book includes some “recipes” (none of which use actual worms).
book_concierge's review against another edition
2.0
2.5**
This is almost a classic of children’s literature, having first been published in 1973. Billy and Alan make a bet: if Billy can eat fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him $50.00. That’s motivation enough for Billy to get over his initial disgust. Of course, coating the worms in cornmeal, frying them in butter and covering them in various condiments helps him get them down.
I’m sure it appeals to the target audience of 8-to-11-year-old boys. I found it repetitive and ridiculous, but I am far from the target audience.
Apparently there is also a film of this book. The book includes some “recipes” (none of which use actual worms).
This is almost a classic of children’s literature, having first been published in 1973. Billy and Alan make a bet: if Billy can eat fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him $50.00. That’s motivation enough for Billy to get over his initial disgust. Of course, coating the worms in cornmeal, frying them in butter and covering them in various condiments helps him get them down.
I’m sure it appeals to the target audience of 8-to-11-year-old boys. I found it repetitive and ridiculous, but I am far from the target audience.
Apparently there is also a film of this book. The book includes some “recipes” (none of which use actual worms).
claudiaslibrarycard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I first read this book when I was in fourth grade. Roughly twenty years later as a teacher, I read it aloud to my class of fourth graders. And now ten years after that, I revisited it as a parent and just as someone who loves middle grade lit.
This book holds up. I love the competitive spirit of this group of boys as they dare each other to something so gross- eating 15 worms in fifteen days. It's a quick funny read and I love it.
This book holds up. I love the competitive spirit of this group of boys as they dare each other to something so gross- eating 15 worms in fifteen days. It's a quick funny read and I love it.
whatsthestorywishbone's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. I had heard of this book but never read it. Chose it for a quick listen in the car but it was definitely not my favorite, I really thought there would be more to it but it is just the story of a kid’s bet.
laila4343's review against another edition
4.0
Highly entertaining! I read this aloud with my son who also really enjoyed it. Be warned that if you have an older edition of this book (mine was published in the 1970s) that one kid calls another kid a "bastard." When we got to that part my son, who's 8, said, "I thought you said this was a book for KIDS!" I said, "It is, but it was written in the 1970s, and things were a lot different then." Ha!
gtbro's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75