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Superfudge

by Judy Blume
Good fitA great fit for most kids 7 and up. Very funny sibling chaos. One chapter makes clear that Santa isn’t real.
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What it’s about

Peter’s family moves from New York to Princeton for a year, a new baby sister arrives, and Fudge starts kindergarten. Peter is not thrilled.

The ending

What might come up

Santa spoilerSomeOne chapter makes clear Santa isn’t real.
Sibling conflictSomeFudge is jealous of the new baby and tests Peter’s patience.
ViolenceA littleFudge is spanked, and kids kick and push.
LanguageA littleName-calling like 'turkey brain' and 'shut up.'
RomanceA littleSixth graders hold hands and kiss on the cheek.

Why kids like it

Fudge’s disasters get even bigger.

Free printable quiz

  1. 1
    What is the new baby’s name?
  2. 2
    Where does the family move?
  3. 3
    What bird does Fudge get?
  4. 4
    Where do they move at the end?
If they liked this

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Quick answers

Most kids can read it on their own from about age 7. As a read-aloud, it works from about age 6.