Emily divides her time between New York City and Chatham, New York. Tarbell: The Woman Who Challenged Big Business - and Won!, was a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. Her nonfiction work for young adults, Ida M. * "The clear writing, clever illustrations, and revolting subject matter are sure to make a hit." - School Library Journal, starred review"A hilarious story that will revolt and delight.Colorful, original writing in a much-needed comic vein." - Booklist"Rockwell's sensibilities (if that's the word) are so uncannily close to those of the average ten-year-old boy that one begins to admire Billy as a really sharp operator." - Kirkus ReviewsĪbout the Author Emily Arnold McCully won the Caldecott Medal for Mirette on the High Wire, and has illustrated over one hundred books for young readers. Billy takes the bet and tries worms smothered in ketchup, drowned in mustard, even breaded and fried.Worm by worm, Billy gets closer to victory, and to buying the minibike he's always wanted.
About the Book Thomas Rockwell's deliciously disgusting and enduring classic joins the Scholastic Gold line, now with exclusive bonus materials!īook Synopsis Thomas Rockwell's deliciously disgusting and enduring classic joins the Scholastic Gold line, now with exclusive bonus materials!īilly isn't one to back down from a bet.But this one is gross: If he eats fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him fifty dollars.
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