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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

by Judy Blume

A big brother in Fudge’s orbit

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    Praise from Publishers Weekly

    Attributed praise for Judy Blume’s talent and perceptive insight into a child’s world.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A big brother in Fudge’s orbit

Peter Hatcher’s everyday life is repeatedly disrupted by his mischievous little brother, Fudge, whose antics range from public tantrums to attempts at flying. The sibling friction turns on a familiar family question: how does an older child get noticed when a younger one seems to command everyone’s attention? Fudge’s disappearance with Peter’s pet turtle raises the stakes in their rivalry, giving the story a clear focus on household chaos, sibling resentment, and the desire for parental attention.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in funny stories about siblings and family life
  • Readers who enjoy plots centered on mischievous younger brothers and older-sibling frustrations

Themes

Sibling rivalryFamily lifeParental attentionMischief and consequences

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Book overview

Life with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or trying to fly, he's never far from trouble. He's an almost three-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter's had it up to here!

When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge for too long. Way too long! How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?

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

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