Fudge-a-mania [Mass Market Paperback]

Judy Blume (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 12, 2003 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Peter Hatcher can't get a break. His little brother, Fudge-the five-year-old human hurricane-has big plans to marry Peter's sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. That alone would be enough to ruin his whole summer, but now Peter's parents have decided to rent a summer home next door to Sheila the Cootie Queen's house for three whole weeks!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

There's no doubt about it--Fudge Hatcher is a sweet little guy, and fans of Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge will cheer his return. Here the five-year-old extrovert continues to annoy his older brother, narrator Peter, whose gruff demeanor hides a very big heart. Blume's latest fast-pitched, funny novel further develops the relationship between these two endearing brothers as the Hatchers and their New York City neighbors, the Tubmans, share a house in Maine for a three-week vacation. Sheila Tubman, Peter's nemesis in Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great , returns in fine form, appearing for breakfast each morning in her fuzzy pink robe and bunny slippers--just one of Sheila's many habits driving Peter crazy and inspiring numerous diverting scenes. In fact, the colorful antics of all members of the two families--as well as a handful of the locals they meet--make reading these pages a treat. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-- The Tubmans and the Hatchers return in this latest chronicle of the hilarious escapades of Fudge, Pete, and Tootsie Hatcher and Sheila "Queen of Cooties" Tubman. Their parents decide to spend their summer vacation in the woods of Maine right next door to each other--but "next door" turns out to be in the same house. Fast-paced mayhem becomes the order of the day as children, adults (including Grandma Hatcher and Grandpa Tubman), and assorted pets find themselves in daily (hourly?) predicaments. Not to be outdone in the madcap pace, Grandma and Grandpa announce their intention to be married. The story concludes with the solemn pact between Pete and Sheila that even though they'll be related, they will always hate each other. The story is filled with humor, and the upbeat mood is sustained at a hectic pace from first page to last. The uncomplicated plot is developed smoothly with just the right doses of surprise and laughter to keep readers turning the pages. Characters are credible, and never lose their identities. Be forewarned--fun between the covers of the bright red dust jacket means multiple copies for purchase. --Mary Lou Budd, Milford South Elementary School, OH
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (May 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439656184
• ISBN-13: 978-0439656184
• ASIN: 0142302309
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #741,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, NJ, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Superfudge; Blubber; Just As Long As We're Together; and Forever. She has also written the best-selling novels Wifey; Smart Women; and, Summer Sisters. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages.
She receives thousands of letters each month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and
concerns with her.
Judy received a B.S. in education from New York University in 1961, which named her a Distinguished Alumna in 1996, the same year that American Library Association honored her with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. She has won more than ninety awards, none more important than those coming directly from her youngest readers.
She serves on the boards of the Author's Guild, currently as Vice President; the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, where she sponsors an award for contemporary fiction; and the National Coalition Against Censorship, working to protect intellectual freedom. In Spring 2002, Judy was a spokesperson for the Cheerios "A Book for Every Child" literacy campaign which benefited Reading is Fundamental, America's largest literacy organization. She is also the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation.
Judy's first book in the Fudge series, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, was published in 1972. She is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the publication of Double Fudge. Just as generations of fans have loved the Fudge books, generations of Judy's family have inspired them. Thirty years ago, Fudge was inspired by her son, Larry, and now Double Fudge was written at the request of her grandson, Elliot.
Judy lives on islands up and down the East Coast with her husband George Cooper. They have three grown children and one grandchild.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A catchy story which i read, April 19, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Fudge-a-mania (Mass Market Paperback)

What do I like about this story? Well when I picked this up this book it turned me away because of the colour of it is purple I thought this was a girls book until I read the back of it, it sounded good, adventures and an also easy reading book with big letters. I knew many people around my name who hate small letters this are another reason. The reason I recommend this book is, now I will go deeper into this well fudge is driving his brother mad as usual. Fudge's and Peter's parents are decided to go on holiday to Maine. Peter says "going on holiday with Fudge-baby tootsie, turtle the dog, and uncle feather the bird --------means disaster every day." Even worse for Peter, disgusting Sheila Tubman is staying in the same house" This girl im talking about hates peter also the bought hate each other. This was interesting story I liked it very much. Jimmy a friend of peters decided to stay the try and get on with her the have great crack in Maine.

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P.S. please choose me it's the first book I ever read and i'm getting to enjoy reading lately I have read "Summer sisters "

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Weakest of the series, July 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fudge-A-Mania (Paperback)

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING and SUPERFUDGE were so charming because they were over-the-top camp written mainly for laughs. Peter was the long suffering elder brother; Fudge, the terror in GrrAnimals; and Tootsie, the baby terror in the making. With FUDGE-A-MANIA, Judy Blume decided to go "realistic" and lost a lot of the fun of the first two books.

Now Peter is the whiner at the prospect of sharing a vacation house with Sheila Tubman. Sure, we know he doesn't like her but he loses a lot of the long-suffering that made his character when he just won't buck up when it's clear Sheila's coming anyway. Half the fun of Peter in the first two books was when his parents convinced him to bear with them and the situation.

Fudge is still a pest, but he has lost a lot of his over-the-top wildness. Where's the kid who smeared mashed potatoes on the wall, got lost in a movie theater, spotted a children's author's imaginary friend (much to Peter's embarrassment), and peddled off to the highway with his annoying friend? Where's the kid who so wanted to be a bird when he grew up that he tried to fly and became better known to his brother as Fang? Sure, he's maturing, but that doesn't mean he should lose the character traits that made him fun.

Finally, what happened to Tootsie? The little girl who loved Nu Yuck was lost in this story. Other than running across the painting of Jimmy's father and thereby creating "Baby Feet," Tootsie wasn't heard from. If Judy Blume was going to mature Fudge, couldn't she have had Tootsie take over his reign of terror?

FUDGE-A-MANIA is okay, but you'll have more fun with TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING and SUPERFUDGE.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book of the Year, April 13, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Fudge-a-mania (Mass Market Paperback)

It's about a boy named Peter who has a little brother whose name is Fudge and their new sister Toosy. They have to go on a three-week vacation with a family who will live next door to them there. They have a really, really, really annoying girl. So Peter invites his friend Jimmy to go with him. I think this book is interesting, it is exciting, entertaining. I loved it. It made me feel I am in New York and it's Saturday.