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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing [Paperback]

Judy Blume
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Book Description

April 5, 2007 7 and up 470L (What's this?)
Celebrating 40 years of a Judy Blume classic!

Millions of fans young and old have been entertained by the quick wit of Peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischevious Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume's five Fudge books. And now, Puffin Books honors forty years of the book that started it all, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, with a special edition--featuring a new introduction from Judy--to celebrate this perennial favorite.

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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 neighbor Sheila Tubman, 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 offenses, one of which is almost too much to bear. All these incidents are presented with the unfailing ear and big-hearted humor 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 kids ages 8 and older.) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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will bring a chorus of laughter from sympathetic readers. (Publishers Weekly)


Product Details

  • Age Range: 7 and up
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (April 5, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0142408816
  • ISBN-13: 978-0142408810
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (297 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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If you have a child that loves to read funny books, this book is highly recommended. Darian Dennison  |  44 reviewers made a similar statement
He got lots of laughs and can't wait to read more adventures about Fudge! Hollie G.  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
My 8 year old boys and I read this book together and we love it. Cristie Guess  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
106 of 112 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fudge foibles November 9, 2004
Format:Paperback
Judy Blume has often shocked the delicate sensibilities of stuffy parents worldwide with her straightforward tell-it-like-it-is young adult books containing sexual situations. When I was a kid though, Judy Blume meant only one thing. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". One of my favorite books, written incredibly well, it captured perfectly what it means to be a kid with a little sibling. This book was a revelation. Nowhere else had I encountered an early reader story that wasn't afraid to say that little sibs can be annoying brats. There are roughly five bazillion books out there written specifically to coax older children into befriending their younger siblings. Far fewer are the books that recognize the difficulties these elder kids have to deal with when they're forced to abandon their personal privacy and sanity for the sake of a little brother or sister. The one book that really spoke to me about this (and was really funny as well) was Judy Blume's 1972 creation. And it reads as perfectly today as it did some thirty odd years ago.

There was Peter. And then there was Fudge. Peter Hatcher is nine years old and has the awful job of dealing with almost-three-year-old Fudgie at all times. Fudge is what a polite person might call a lively child. To Peter, however, Fudge is a holy terror. If he's not sticking green food stamps to full suitcases or refusing to eat until Peter stands on his head, he's leaping from large rocks (to fly) and throwing tantrums in shoe stores. Peter is understandably jealous of the amount of attention Fudge attracts but at least he has his pet turtle Dribble to comfort him. Each chapter in this book is a small story about the daily interactions and adventures of the Hatcher boys.
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ever February 7, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I read this book when I was in fourth or fifth grade. Now I'm 26, but I still remember this little gem well. Peter Warren Hatcher has many problems, but his biggest one is his little brother, whom everyone calls "Fudge" Everyone likes Fudge, because he's the cute one, but when Fudge becomes a little monster, everyone looks to Peter to solve the problems.

Mr. and Mrs. Juicy-O meet Fudge and love him, but when he shoves Peter's turtle in their faces, Peter's dad loses the account. Mr. Toddle-Bike thinks Fudge is just right for a commercial, but Fudge won't ride the bike until Peter does. When Fudge eats Peter's turtle, Dribble, Fudge gets all the attention, and Peter just loses his pet. In every "Tale" Peter plays the role of the good son.

Judy Blume knows her audience well. People this age have to deal with the fact that they are no longer cute, but they are still treated like they know nothing by most adults. I could identify with Peter when I was 10, and I can relate to him still now.

Parents, buy this book for your kids. Kids, read this book. It's funny, touching, and will stay in your head for the rest of your lives.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing April 7, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is about a boy who has some hectic times with his brother. The setting was like any old ordinary town. The main character was Peter, an ordinary fourth grader. I really like Peter's brother Fudge. My favorite part is when Fudge eats a turtle. It's really funny. The thing that I think Peter learned was patience. I liked Peter the main character because he is an ordinary fourth grader like me. I would recommed this book to a friend to explain why your litte brother or sister do the things theydo.If you like this book you may also enjoy some other books by Judy Blume such as Fudge-A-Maina.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
Tales of A Fourth grade Nothing

Book review by Noah
Genre: Fiction

This book is about a boy named Peter that gets a turtle that he named Dribble. Peter has a little brother named Fudge. Fudge has a birthday party disaster and two of his teeth fall out. Peter lives in an apartment in New York.

Fudge is my favorite character because he is funny. For example on pages 23 and 24 he acts like a dog by eating food off the floor. His dad pours cereal on Fudge's head and on page 51 at Fudge's birthday party someone pees on the floor.

I think this is a good book because it is funny and exciting like on pages 110 and 111 Fudge eats Dribble, his brother Peter's turtle. I can relate to this book because Peter is the same age as me, which is nine. I've read Double Fudge, which is another book by Judy Bloom. My connection is being on a playground with someone you don't want. Like when Peter does not want to baby-sit Fudge at the playground. Two more connections I have is I have a sister the same age as fudge witch is 3 years old, and my other connection is me and peter are the same grade 3rd.

If you like funny books I think you would like Tales of a fourth grade nothing and Double fudge because they are hilarious. I hope that you like it because I do a lot.There are a lot more Judy Bulme books like Fudge-a-Mania,
Superfudge, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great and more.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read-aloud book! December 29, 2010
Format:Paperback
"It burns me up the way people treat Fudge. He's not so special. He's just little, that's all!
But some day he's going to be nine years old too. I can't wait until he is.
Then he'll know there's nothing so great about him after all."

Peter Hatcher is a 9-years-old fourth grader who has a younger brother (almost three) Farley Drexel Hatcher, or Fudge. To an outsider, Fudge could seem like a very lively child. To Peter, he is a walking terror. On any given day, Fudge is either throws a temper tantrum or meddles with Peter's stuff. And the worst part is - he always gets away with everything. Peter feels as if no one cares about him, and that he is just a fourth grade nothing. But at least Peter has Dribble, his pet turtle, to comfort him ... until one day even that changes!

Each chapter in this book is a small story about the daily interactions and adventures of the Hatcher boys, written as it's seen through the eyes of Peter. His voice is very believable, you know just how he feels, and you empathize with him completely.

There are many books out there that try sweet-talk older children to befriend their younger siblings. "Tales of Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume, on the other side, is a very honest account of all the difficulties an older child might be going through. But neither does it show Fudge as "all bad" - he is fussy, but most of the time he is just looking up to his older brother, trying to be "like Pee-tah".

This book is a true little gem - it's still popular with kids nowadays, just as it was in 1972 when it was first published. Great read-aloud book!

Julia Shpak
Author of "Power of Plentiful Wisdom". Available on Amazon.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A classic for young and old alike
The great Judy Blume classic. I hadn't read this since I was in a fourth grade nothing myself, and when I found it on my 11-year-old's school reading list I made sure he got a... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Surferofromantica
5.0 out of 5 stars As Good As I Remembered
Read this classic to my kids. They loved it. It is still relevant to today's family dynamic and we laughed together at many parts.
Published 5 days ago by Katherine Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing
The book is excellent. My daughter has to read the book for her 4th grade assignment. She loves the book and I will order her other books from Judy Blume.
Published 5 days ago by Angela Thomas-Cooley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
A really good book -that if I were you l would read the book and all the other books this book is awesome I hope you read it
Published 10 days ago by Chloe Ralston
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it as a child in the 79's Still just as funny
I first read this book when i had the chicken pox in the mid 70's I remember laughing my butt off when this kid spread peas all over the wall of a restaurant. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Blume does it again!
Another classic tale by Ms. Blum. My 8 year old really loves to read her books. The stories keep her interested and turning the pages. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Paul Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars gift
this was a gift to my son for Christmas! He loved the book so much, he now has many more Judy Blume books!
Published 20 days ago by Sandra Wos-Martin
3.0 out of 5 stars A classic kid's book.
Fun, easy to read with a nice flow, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, is the story of the day-to-day trials and tribulation of nine-year-old Peter Hatcher. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Whymsy Likes Books
4.0 out of 5 stars Squids suck alot
I really didn't like the book but I don't want to upset my kindle and I like halo red vs blue
Published 26 days ago by its osim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read together
My 8 year old boys and I read this book together and we love it. Each chapter is its own little mini story so if a few days go by its not like we have to back track to refresh. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cristie Guess
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