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Double Fudge

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YES! Fudge is back! I'm not ashamed to admit that I was as excited to learn of the latest installment now as I was at the age of 9, when "Superfudge" was published. :-) And I was not disappointed. Fudge is one of Judy Blume's most endearing characters, a five going on forty year old whose quirky approach to life always ends up causing problems for his older brother Peter. This time around, Fudge's new obsession with money leads to more embarrassing misadventures, and indirectly to an unwanted family reunion with distant relatives. A new twist here is the addition of a younger cousin to the usual cast of characters, a four year old who may just be Fudge's troublemaking match. It's interesting to watch Fudge beginning to experience the same kind of frustration that Peter suffered through in the first three books. We can only hope that he doesn't learn from it TOO quickly!

In response to the review complaining about the 21st century pop culture references that don't synch with the 70's feel of the earlier books, well, granted the first books are a bit dated upon re-reading 30 years later (when was the last time you saw an elevator man, for example), just as "Double Fudge" will seem dated 30 years from now. But, you can't predict what will or will not still be in style a couple decades from now, and the writing would have to be pretty bare bones if Blume had avoided any mention of things that are in vogue today. Besides which, I think I got my biggest laugh at Fudge's eccentric superstition about Harry Potter - "DON'T SAY HIS NAME OUT LOUD!" :-)

I'm thrilled to add more Fudge to my collection of beloved children's books, and can't wait to introduce him to my own "mini-me" in a few more years. Thank you, Judy Blume!

I'm 16 years old, but since I was such a big fan of Fudge, I just had to buy this book! Even though it's a children's book, it was really good and didn't fail to make me laugh out loud.

As a fourth grade teacher, I love reading the Fudge books to my students. They love hearing what Fudge is up to. My students were so excited when Double Fudge was published. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to laugh. Fudge is always funny. In the story, Fudge is five (almost six) and Peter is in 7th grade. As everyone knows Fudge has his own way of seeing things--Fudge has not changed. Fudge is obsessed with MONEY. He is always talking, singing, counting, or trying to acquire money. He even creates his own money "Fudge Bucks". The Hatchers go to Washington D.C. to show Fudge how real money is created. The family meets their long lost cousins. The cousins come home with the Hatchers. Poor Peter, now he has to deal with Fudge, the Natural Beauties, and the new Farley Drexel Hatcher. Another Fudge, OH, NO!

I'm a big fan of Judy Blume and the "Fudge" series. The characters are always realistic (you feel like you know them -- almost too well!) and their antics are often hilarious. In "Double Fudge," Farley Drexel Hatcher, aka Fudge, discovers the joys of money. The antics that follow his discovery are quite funny. Not my favorite "Fudge" book to date, but it leaves room for a sequel and I will never hestitate to read a "Fudge" book.

A am a great fan of Judy Blume with her books being to the highest qualitly. As a fan of Peter and Fudge it was a great joy to read this book. A must have for any fan of this great series.

I loved this book! I laughed out load reading it. Reading children's literature is my job (elementary media specialist), but
this was a complete joy. I had to borrow the book from a 4th grader so I could read the last chapter... I was dying to finish it and had left my copy at home. I highly recommend it for any reader, but especially for fans of the series. Fudge is still Fudge!

DOUBLE FUDGE
Judy Blume

Reviewed by Greg of Stockbridge Central School 3rd grade



This book is about Fudge. He is five years old. His older brother Peter is in 7th grade. Fudge calls him "Pete" for short. Fudge's family lives in New York.
In this story, Fudge really likes money. I mean he really likes money. His family brings him to the National Mint in Washington D.C. When they got to the gift shop Fudge's Dad saw Howie, a good friend he had not seen in a long time .The problem is Howie has two girls. Fudge and Peter have to spend all their vacation time with them .They drive them crazy!!!
I like this book because it was funny . For example, Fudge went crazy in the shoe store when his mother would not get him two pairs of shoes. I like the characters. For example, Peter picks on Fudge but he takes care of him too!!
I recommend this book to any one who likes a lot of humor.

The story of Double Fudge begins in New York City. There is a little kid named Fudge who is obsessed with money. He thinks if he can get enough of it he can by the world. One day his mom and dad decide to take him to Washington D.C. to see how money is made. They think if Fudge sees how money is made then he won't be so obsessed. But the trip didn't help as much as they thought it would. There they met their long lost cousins and they came back with them to New York. They said that they were only going to stay for two or three days but stayed for a week. A Chinese family went to China for a while. When they left Howe and his family
Moved ten floors down for a while
Peter and I are in common because we like to stay home. I also like to sleep in. I think little siblings are annoying. Do you think little siblings are annoying? These are some things how we are the same.
I think that it was a good book. It was good because it was exiting. My favorite part was when Fudge spit a banana on a lady. I would recommend it. Have you read it.

If you wont to read a book with humor and exciting parts then you should read Double Fudge. The author, Judy Blume, really lets you get to know the characters. You can relate in so many different ways to the people in the book. It is a great story to have fun with while reading.
Double Fudge is about a normal family. The family has a mom, dad and three kids. They also have a dog and a bird. Except one of the kids, Fudge, is crazy! He is five years old and loves money. All the boy talks about is money. To try to break his obsession with money his parents bring him to D.C. Instead, he gets even more obsessed with money. When they were in a gift shop, they found their long lost family -the Hatchers from Howie. They had two daughters, twins, Flora and Fauna or the Natural Beauties. Fudge found out they have a four year old boy and his name is Fudge also. When he finds this out, he was furious. Fudge didn't want to share his name with anyone. So Pete his older brother tells Fudge they will call their cousin Mini instead. Fudge has tantrums about almost everything. The family goes and lives with Peter's family for a week. They want to travel all over, New York was their next stop. Right in Peters living room. While there, the twins get to go to Peters school. He hates having family at his school. Also on Halloween the two Fudges are trapped in the knew elevator. Read the book to see if they ever get out.
I would rate this book a four because it has good strong details and is funny. Also after you read the book you are not left confused on what happened. In addition, most people can really relate in good ways and in bad to this book.

"Double Fudge" is a great book. This book is about two boys name Fudge and Peter. Fudge always thinks about money. He even made his own money and called them "Fudge Bucks." He wants to buy the whole world. Peter is Fudge's older brother. Peter doesn't really like Fudge. Peter thinks Fudge is really disturbing. Then one day Peter's grandma have an idea. She told his family to go on a trip to Washington D.C. to see how money is made. So, they go on the trip while they ar eon the trip they meet their cousins from Hawaii. Their cousin names were Howie, Eudora, Flora,Fauna, and Mini Fudge. Fudge has the same name as his cousin, so Fudge gets mad. Peter get mad to because now he has two Fudges that are the same. Read the book and find out what trouble they get into this time. What will Peter do? What will Fudge do to his little cousin? I liked this book because it was really funny. Fudge always gets into trouble. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to laugh.