Showing posts with label Judy Blume. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Judy Blume. Show all posts

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Book Review- Judy Blume- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing


Judy Blume- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Yearling Books 1981) 4 Stars

Peter Hatcher is in the fourth grade and life is not going his way, at least not when his little brother Fudge is around, which is always. Two-year-old Fudge disrupts Peter’s life in every way, even ruining his homework project. Peter must do what he can to make life a little easier for everyone around Fudge, but a boy can only take so much.

I love this book. I remember reading it as a child. I have kind of read this series in a backwards order, but I am glad to have finally read this intro book. The characters are always great in Judy Blume’s books, and the storyline is usually good for a chuckle or two. It is interesting to see the kind of situations that Fudge can get the family into and just how Peter will save the day or his parents will make it up to him. A good read that all children should pick up.

I recommend this to all children.

For more of my reviews check out my website, http://www.tonypeters.webs.com/

Tony Peters
Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping


Sunday, June 7, 2009

Book Review- Judy Blume- Fudge-A-Mania


Judy Blume- Fudge-A-Mania (Dell Publishing 1991) 4.5 Stars

This is another classic from my childhood. Fudge-A-Mania is part of the Fudge series, which I love. In this novel, Fudge plans to marry Sheila Tubman, Peter’s worst enemy. Just when he thinks that things couldn’t get any worse, his parents announce their plans to go on holidays with the Tubman’s for three weeks. How will Peter manage to live through the summer?
This book had me laughing in so many places, making it a very enjoyable read. The well-known characters were expertly created once again, coming to life on every page. The dialogue fit the age of the characters in most parts. The plot was not intriguing, but served its purpose, which was mainly meant to be humorous and amusing. There was not a lot of scenic description, but considering it was for middle-readers it wasn’t really needed.
Overall I really loved this book. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good laugh, or an easy read. Children will love this book and I think that most adults will too!

For more of my reviews visit my website. http://www.tonypeters.webs.com/

Tony Peters
Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
www.eloquentbooks.com/KidsonaCase.html

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Book Review- Judy Blume- Superfudge


Judy Blume- Superfudge (Dell Publishing 1981) 5 Stars

I read this book many times as a child and decided to read it again. I sure am glad I did, it reminded me of just how much I love this book! Peter Hatcher’s life seems to fall apart when his parents announce that they are having another baby, and his dad puts his job on hold to move to Princeton for a year and write a book. Poor Peter now he has to make new friends and get used to a whole new town.
This book is a light read that always makes me laugh! I especially love Fudge’s friend Daniel. Daniel always asks people if they “want to make something of it”, in an attempt to seem tough, but when an older girl says yes, he cringes and begs her not to hurt him. Superfudge is excellently written and the plot flows flawlessly. The characters definitely act their age and seem very realistic and believable. Fudge always makes me laugh. The dialogue is very strong and adds to the storyline. Normally I would have at least one negative thing to say about a book, but I can’t really find a negative in Superfudge.
I recommend this classic to anyone who enjoys light-hearted novels, dramas, or is just looking for a good kid’s book for their children.

For more of my reviews check out my website. http://www.tonypeters.webs.com/

Tony Peters
Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
www.eloquentbooks.com/KidsonaCase.html