Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Project Startup
Two unlikely partners must sell bugs as food to win a school competition. Can they succeed or face silence?
224 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Sixth graders Hallie and Jaye, an odd pair at Brookdale Middle School, must team up for a business pitch competition. Tasked with selling bugs as food, they face challenges and prejudices. As the contest intensifies, will they convince the judges to say "Bug appétit!" or will their efforts fall flat? Inspired by a true story, this novel explores themes of entrepreneurship, friendship, and innovation, offering a unique take on sustainable eating. Discover if Hallie and Jaye can overcome their differences and make their bug-based business a success.









