Eat Bugs Books in Order

Eat Bugs starts with a premise that sounds like a dare, because it is one. Two sixth-grade girls stumble into the idea of edible insects and slowly realize that what seems gross at first could become a real business.

The books are inspired by the true story of entrepreneurs Laura D'Asaro and Rose Wang, and that real-world backbone gives the series its shape. Hallie and Jaye are not just chasing a weird idea for laughs. They are learning how to pitch, test, argue, recover, and keep going when adults or classmates do not quite see the vision.

It is a startup story for middle grade readers.

That means the tension comes from more than friendship. There are competitions, deadlines, nerves, and the awkward reality of trying to convince other people that bug-based snacks are the future. The books keep the tone light, but they take entrepreneurship seriously enough to make the effort feel real.

If you like stories where kids build something from scratch, make mistakes, and slowly figure out how to work as partners, this series has a fresh angle and a very memorable hook.