I heard a couple of months ago that “How to Eat Fried Worms” was being turned into a movie, slated to be released into theaters in August 2006. Being the avid reader that I am, this prompted me to re-read the book that I had read as a child. Despite the subtlety of the title in reference to the plot, “How to Eat Fried Worms” is a book about how to face your fears and how to keep your word. The book begins with three friends — Tom, Alan, and Billy — talking about their previous evening. Apparently, Tom had … Continue reading →