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Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume
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Fudge-a-Mania (original 1990; edition 2004)

by Judy Blume (Author)

Series: Fudge Series (4)

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6,481301,469 (3.83)17
I feel a bit silly giving it 4 stars--but it's just so gosh-darned genial I think I'd hurt its feelings at 3. Mostly its aspirations aren't that high, so it's like rating food trucks compared to gourmet restaurants--but it does what it sets out to do very, very well. It's a light, breezy read, and unlike many kids' books revisited as an adult, it works. It's dated (no one worries about cell phone reception in the woods, which would be my nephew's first concern now!), and I'm not convinced that "cooties" was a thing even when it was written--more likely during the author's youth--but once past that and into the vacation it was a treat to read.

Normally I knock off imaginary points for not having a compelling through-line and just being a set of episodes, but Ms. Blume manages to dangle enough carrots that you feel there's some sort of plot--or at least an expectation of things to come next, or at some point, and that was enough for me here.

(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s). ( )
  ashleytylerjohn | Sep 19, 2018 |
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Peter Hatcher can’t catch 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 Peter’s summer, but now his parents have decided to rent a summer home next door to Sheila the Cootie Queen’s house. Peter will be trapped with Fudge and Sheila for three whole weeks!
  wichitafriendsschool | Jul 24, 2023 |
A summer journey into the lives of kids who get into interesting situations.
  BLTSbraille | Sep 21, 2021 |
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  lcslibrarian | Aug 13, 2020 |
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  lcslibrarian | Aug 13, 2020 |
Peter is a dramatic older brother of a boy named Fudge. The boys get themselves in all kinds of trouble when they go to Maine with the another family who has a daughter that Peter calls the Cootie Queen. Anyone who has a sibling who is a major pest will laugh through this entire book. My students immediately wanted to read Judy Blume's other books. ( )
  jlindqu5 | Feb 23, 2020 |
When the Hatchers and the Tubmans spend a vacation in Maine, with Jimmy, his father and Big Apfel, their antics lead to love for Grandma and Buzzy senior. ( )
  LindaLeeJacobs | Feb 15, 2020 |
The Hatchers go on vacation in Maine - but they're sharing a house with the Tubmans. Fudge doesn't mind (he's planning to marry Sheila), but it's Peter's worst nightmare. Fudge makes a friend next door, Mitzi; Peter gets "dizzy from Izzy" (the assistant librarian) and joins the I.S.A.F. club; Jimmy Fargo and his dad come to visit, and Tootsie walks on Mr. Fargo's painting; there's a big baseball game, a fishing adventure, and a wedding (but not the one Fudge has planned). "Who can explain it, who can tell you why?" ( )
  JennyArch | Oct 16, 2019 |
I feel a bit silly giving it 4 stars--but it's just so gosh-darned genial I think I'd hurt its feelings at 3. Mostly its aspirations aren't that high, so it's like rating food trucks compared to gourmet restaurants--but it does what it sets out to do very, very well. It's a light, breezy read, and unlike many kids' books revisited as an adult, it works. It's dated (no one worries about cell phone reception in the woods, which would be my nephew's first concern now!), and I'm not convinced that "cooties" was a thing even when it was written--more likely during the author's youth--but once past that and into the vacation it was a treat to read.

Normally I knock off imaginary points for not having a compelling through-line and just being a set of episodes, but Ms. Blume manages to dangle enough carrots that you feel there's some sort of plot--or at least an expectation of things to come next, or at some point, and that was enough for me here.

(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s). ( )
  ashleytylerjohn | Sep 19, 2018 |
Fans young and old will laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman. ( )
  LynneQuan | Sep 23, 2017 |
This book is a little far-fetched for realistic fiction, but it is entertaining nonetheless. The characters are all equally hilarious, making the book an easy and quick read. After reading this book aloud to my second graders, I think it will make them more interested in reading more of Judy Blume's Fudge books.
  carleyaflores | Oct 3, 2016 |
Another in the Fudge series: Peter, Fudge, and Tootsie go with the family on a three-week vacation in Maine, but they have to share a house with that annoying Sheila. Enjoyable gentle humor as in all the Fudge books, although not quite as funny as the first two in the series. ( )
  sturlington | Jul 21, 2015 |
Summary: Peter despises Sheila Tubman, especially now that his brother, Fudge, tells him that he wants to marry Sheila. For this reason, Fudge is very excited and looking forward to their family's vacation in Maine this summer. He plans to marry Sheila while they are in Maine. Sheila's family is vacationing right near Fudge and Peter as well.

Evaluation/Argument: This is another great book about Peter and Fudge and their crazy antics. Readers love Fudge and his wild adventures. This book is very funny and will keep any reader's attention as the story continues. When I was growing up I loved these books too! I loved all of the books in the series and loved seeing the relationship of Peter and Fudge develop. Readers will love that the chapters are generally pretty short. Judy Blume did not include too many events in each chapters, which make it easier for readers to understand and comprehend the text. Hopefully others love this book, and the others in the series, as much as I did.
The central message of this book is to make the best of any situation and enjoy the time that you have with your family. Peter had to learn to make the best of the situation of living in the same beach house as Sheila Tubman. As a family on vacation Peter and Fudge needed to learn how to enjoy the time that they were given with their family to have a great summer. ( )
  mwade4 | Nov 6, 2014 |
Judy Blume has really done it this time AGAIN!!
  sarahmontgomery19 | Nov 2, 2012 |
Review by: Raymond

The main character is Peter and his little brother Fudge. The setting is in the city and at the house they are staying at. One of the conflicts is when Peter wants Jimmy to stay at his house, but Sheila is there. He does not tell Jimmy because he thinks that Jimmy will not come because of her. Then when he comes she is there and he still stays there. Another conflict is when they are on the boat then a storm comes and Peter’s dad does not know how to drive a boat good so his grandma drives it and his dad gets mad, but he gets over it.
The most exciting part is when they are playing baseball. The less exciting part is when they are riding biking.
I think this book is for littler kids like ten or eleven year olds because Fudge his little brother is always doing something funny. I think it would make them laugh. This book is for boys and girls because it is about boys and girls.
On a scale of one to five I would give this a two because I don’t think it’s that interesting. It is for littler Kids and it only has a few funny parts in it. The only real surprise is at the end his grandma and Sheila’s grandpa get married
Review by: Reviewer Unknown

This book is very good!! It should be rated either a high four or a low five. I highly suggest this book to children from ages 8-12. But even children under this age or adults will love this book.
Review by: lolo

This book is about Fudge, who is terrible. Everyone would love this book.
Peter Hatcher hates Sheila. They are going for vacations and Sheila is also coming there. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! If you want to know more, read the book, and find out more.
Review by: carlos

I love this book! My class is reading the whole series. I mean who doesn't like a book about an anoying brother and a curious brother with a bad person (and that is Sheila Tubman). For you people who are thinking about buying this specific book you should buy this book. Wow I can tell so much! This book is very good. I suggest this book should be a perfect all the way to children 8 to 12. Little kids don't know how to read, adults aren't interested in the book because of how it is. You want 2 know more read the book. I'm serious read it if you have your eyes on it.
P.S. READ THE WHOLE SERIES.
Review by: MistressCiel99

Um, its a bit young.... Other than that, I thought it was a little weird, maybe. Some parts were kind of funny and actually made me laugh, but otherwise, I was just bored.
Review by: love it

hiiii i love the book soooo much byeeeeeeeeeeeeee yayayayaya i love it!!!!!!....... ( )
  bplteen | Apr 27, 2012 |
Summary: This is a story about a young boy named Peter and his younger brother Fudge. Fudge is always getting into trouble. In this story the family takes a vacation to the cabins in Maine in a cabin right next to Sheila Tubman, who Peter doesn't like. Kids will love the hilarious antics of Fudge as he gets into one predicament after the other.

Personal reaction: I loved this story. I have a Fudge in my family (my younger sister). She was always getting into everything so I could relate to Peter in the story.

Classroom Extension: Can be used to show children how to adapt to younger siblings. Can be used to show children how to overcome your dislike for someone and become friends.
  AprilSDavis | Mar 12, 2012 |
Teaching Ideas: Part of a series. Good for partnership or small group discussion about the character across several books. Discussion might focus on how Peter has changed sine his introduction in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Topics might include the memoragle messes Fudge created for Peter, and discuss what is happening to the boys' personalities as they mature. Ask students who is telling the story. Peter's thinking and point-of-view color everything we learn as a reader. In what ways does Peter feel both protective of and frustrated by Fudge, and do readers feel this way about their siblings, too? How can this personal connection with the character inform their reading and inform their lives?
Time passes in this story and readers can note how the author makes that happen. The book contains much dialogue, and can be read in a book club with readers assuming the role of particular characters. Chapter 5 is particularly good for readers theater." (Field Guide to the Classroom Library - TCWP).
  GHREAD | Jun 27, 2011 |
My favorite part is when Fudge went to the library with Peter and Peter fell in love with the librarian. I also liked when they were at the library and Fudge couldn't find a book called "Find Me a Fudge". He thought there should be a book named that because his friend named Mitzy had a book called "Find Me a Mitzy". Also I liked when Sheila's grandpa got married to Peter's grandma. Sheila and Peter have always been enemies but now they are relatives! ( )
  catnor | Dec 16, 2010 |
peter goes to maine for holiday but it gets ruined when his worst enemy named sheila tubman has the same holiday in the same house. ( )
  ebenova | Nov 5, 2010 |
This book will good for people who have a younger brother because the main character is the younger brother, Fudge.
Fudge always causes trouble for his brother, Peter! So I think people (who have brother) knew Peter's feelings of annoying easily. ( )
  jychoi | Oct 8, 2010 |
Fudge is going to Maine, and says he is going to marry Sheila who is three times older than him. His brother Peter won't let him. The story would be perfect for people who likes realistic and humerous books because fudge acts like a real boy and causing trouble and always silly. ( )
  sykim | Oct 1, 2010 |
I loved the book & the ending was so good! ( )
  emma4321 | Mar 23, 2010 |
I really like this book because Peter has to go stay in Maine for a couple weeks in a house right beside Sheila Tubman. The amount of hate Peter has for Sheila is ridiculous and he is devastated when he found out that he had to live next to her! The worst part of the story is that he still has to put up with his annoying brother Farley. He has called his little brother Fudge since "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and he is still just as annoying as he was in the last book. ( )
  mlsweatman | Feb 9, 2010 |
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