Boy Bites Bug

Name: Boy Bites Bug
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419721410
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Rebecca Petruck

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Summary

Boy Bites Bug by Rebecca Petruck is a fun and quirky story about a boy named Will who eats a bug as a distraction to help his friend escape a tough situation. This act inadvertently kicks off his unexpected interest in entomophagy, the practice of eating insects. Will navigates school projects, friendships, and cultural conversations, all while juggling his newfound hobby. This humour-filled read explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and embracing unique interests.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by unique and humorous stories celebrating friendship and diversity. This book not only offers a quirky adventure but also brings to light themes of understanding and acceptance, perfect for young readers who enjoy both laughter and a meaningful message.

Eating bugs has never seemed so appetizing as in this humorous second novel by Steering Toward Normal author Rebecca Petruck

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Will didn't plan to eat a stinkbug. But when his friend Darryl called new kid Eloy Herrera a racial slur, Will did it as a diversion. Now Will is Bug Boy, and everyone is cracking up inventing insect meals for him, like French flies and maggot-aroni and fleas.

Turns out eating bugs for food is a real thing, called entomophagy. Deciding that means he can use a class project to feed everyone grasshoppers, Will bargains for Eloy's help in exchange for helping him with wrestling, but their growing friendship only ticks off Darryl more.

Will may have bitten off more than he can chew as crickets, earthworm jerky—even a scorpion—end up on his plate, but insects are the least of his problems. When things with Darryl and Eloy heat up, Will wrestles with questions of loyalty, honour—and that maybe not all friendships are worth fighting for.

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Boy Bites Bug by Rebecca Petruck is noted for being both humorous and insightful, with themes that are relevant to current issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419721410

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 272

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rebecca Petruck

About the Author

Rebecca Petruck worked at Condé Nast in marketing before returning to school to earn an MFA in creative writing. She lives in Creston, North Carolina.