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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Judy Blume

Ages 7–10

Readers rate it 3.8 (111 on Hardcover)

132 pages · Released 2004

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This is a classic, lighthearted middle-grade novel about sibling dynamics that has been a staple in elementary classrooms for decades. The humor derives from everyday family situations and Fudge's toddler antics rather than crude jokes or serious conflict. Peter learns patience, empathy, and acceptance of his annoying younger brother through relatable challenges, making it an ideal introduction to chapter books for early readers.

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a children's novel written by American author Judy Blume and published in 1972. It is the first in the Fudge series. The story focuses on a nine-year-old boy named Peter Warren Hatcher and his relationship with his two-and-a-half-year-old brother, Farley Drexel "Fudge" Hatcher.... Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a children's novel written by American author Judy Blume and published in 1972. It is the first in the Fudge series. The story focuses on a nine-year-old boy named Peter Warren Hatcher and his relationship with his two-and-a-half-year-old brother, Farley Drexel "Fudge" Hatcher. ---------- Also contained in: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing / Superfudge

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  • turtles
  • Humorous stories
  • Brothers
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Family life
  • Fiction
  • Family
  • Brothers and sisters
  • Families
  • Humorous fiction
  • Fudge (fictitious character), fiction
  • Brothers and sisters, fiction

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ISBN 9780425193792 · Berkley Books

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