Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing - by Judy Blume (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter feel like a fourth grade nothing. Fudge is never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything--and Peter's had enough. When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Life with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or trying to fly, he's never far from trouble. He's an almost three-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter's had it up to here!<p>When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge for too long. Way too long! How can he get his parents to pay attention to <i>him</i> for a change?</p><p>It is a pleasure to watch a talented author like Judy Blume consistently create books that reflect a remarkable ability for combining humor with a perceptive insight into a child's world. <i>- Publishers Weekly</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Will bring a chorus of laughter from sympathetic readers." -- <i>Publisher's Weekly</i>. <p/>Winner of The Great Stone Face Award.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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: <b>Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret</b>; <b>Superfudge</b>; <b>Blubber</b>; <b>Just As Long As We're Together</b>; and <b>Forever</b>. She has also written the best-selling novels <b>Wifey</b>; <b>Smart Women</b>; and, <b>Summer Sisters</b>. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages.<p>She receives thousands of letters each month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and <br>concerns with her.</p><p>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 <b>Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement</b>. She has won more than ninety awards, none more important than those coming directly from her youngest readers.</p><p>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.</p><p>Judy's first book in the <b>Fudge</b> series, <b>Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing</b>, was published in 1972. She is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the publication of <b>Double Fudge</b>. Just as generations of fans have loved the <b>Fudge</b> books, generations of Judy's family have inspired them. Thirty years ago, Fudge was inspired by her son, Larry, and now <b>Double Fudge</b> was written at the request of her grandson, Elliot.</p><p>Judy lives on islands up and down the East Coast with her husband George Cooper. They have three grown children and one grandchild.</p>
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