How to Eat Fried Worms

Billy tells his three friends Tommy, Alan, and Joe he is capable of eating anything. The next thing he knows he has accepted a “challenge” from Alan to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. At stake is fifty dollars, enough money to buy a used mini-bike at 1973 prices. Once the ground rules have been established, the contest begins. Billy may use any condiment he chooses on a worm that has been boiled, broiled, fried, or baked. Alan and Joe are to select the worms. Things heat up when it appears Billy may win the wager and evil plots and blatant cheating ensue. In the end, Tommy’s little brother Pete saves the day by getting the last worm to Billy who eats it raw.