How to Eat Fried Worms

PGUnited States rating20061h 24mComedy, Family
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PG US
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A young boy moves to a new town and faces a challenge from a school bully. To win a bet and gain some respect, he has to complete a series of tasks involving some very unusual snacks. It is a funny story about finding your confidence and making new friends.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
None
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family comedy with a mix of dialogue scenes and moments of physical comedy. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA rumor about a 'Death Ring' punch that might hurt someone in the eighth grade.
  • Approx.MildA park ranger chases the boys for using a grill without an adult.
  • Approx.MildA shop owner chases the boys away after they use a microwave in her shop.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Billy decide to take the challenge from the bully?
  2. 2How did Billy's new friends help him feel more confident?
  3. 3What did you think about the way Billy and Joe solved their problem at the end?

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