Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge) - Softcover

Blume, Judy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0425193799 ISBN 13: 9780425193792

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2004

Synopsis

Celebrate 45 years of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!

The #1 New York Times bestselling author's first book in her classic Fudge series.

Two is a crowd when Peter and his little brother, Fudge, are in the same room. Grown-ups think Fudge is absolutely adorable, but Peter and his pet turtle, Dribble, know the truth. From throwing temper tantrums to smearing mashed potatoes on the wall, Fudge causes mischief wherever he goes!

"As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book."--Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series

Love Fudge, Peter, and Sheila? Read all these books featuring your favorite characters:
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
Superfudge
Fudge-a-Mania
Double Fudge

About this title

Review:

Passed on from babysitters to their young charges, from big sisters to little brothers and from parents to children, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and its cousins (Superfudge, Fudge-a-mania, and Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great) have entertained children since they first appeared in the early 1970s. The books follow Peter Hatcher, his little brother Fudgie, baby sister Tootsie, their neighbour Sheila Tubman, and various pets and minor characters through New York City and on treks to suburbs and camps.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is the first of these entertaining yarns. Peter, because he's the oldest, must deal with Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and other grave offences, one of which is almost too much to bear. All these incidents are presented with the unfailing ear and big-hearted humour of the masterful Judy Blume. Though some of her books for older kids have aroused controversy, the Hatcher brothers and their adventures remain above the fray, where they belong. (Peter's in fourth grade, so the book is suitable for children ages 8 and older.)

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Praise for Judy Blume and the Fudge books:

"Each [Fudge book] is packed with wacky earthy disasters that are her trademark and that children love to read about . . . Judy Blume has a knack for knowing what children think about and an honest, highly amusing way of writing about it." --The New York Times

"It's a pleasure to watch a talented author like Judy Blume consistently create books that reflect a
remarkable ability for combining humor with perceptive insight into a child's world." --Publishers Weekly

"Blume has her eye on the fine details of life, whether funny or frustrating." --Booklist

"For anyone who has ever been 'burdened' by a pesky younger brother, there's fast and funny
reading in this story." --Children's Digest on Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

"As usual, Blume's humor and pitch-perfect ear for sibling rivalry and family dynamics will have readers giggling with recognition. Newcomers and Fudge fans alike will savor this installment in the well-loved series." --Booklist on Double Fudge

"Fudge-a-Mania infects kids with giggles." --BookPage on Fudge-a-Mania

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0425193799
• ISBN 13: 9780425193792
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 144