Aimed at young readers in the 8-12 years age bracket, this illustrated work of fiction draws on real-world issues, including food shortage, to pitch the story as both entertaining and educational. While recovering from a bike accident, the protagonist engrosses himself in the life of insects, and soon learns that some insects, such as crickets, are being farmed for food. With the help of his brother, he starts rearing worms, and after this is reported by the local media, businesses soon start showing an interest… Children will love this story about overcoming adversity, and are bound to gain an insight into food production – and, specifically, insect protein – as a result.
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Aimed at young readers in the 8-12 years age bracket, this illustrated work of fiction draws on real-world issues, including food shortage, to pitch the story as both entertaining and educational. While recovering from a bike accident, the protagonist engrosses himself in the life of insects, and soon learns that some insects, such as crickets, are being farmed for food. With the help of his brother, he starts rearing worms, and after this is reported by the local media, businesses soon start showing an interest… Children will love this story about overcoming adversity, and are bound to gain an insight into food production – and, specifically, insect protein – as a result.