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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

by Judy Blume
Good fitA great fit for most kids 7 and up. Very funny and real about having an annoying little brother. Nothing scary.
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What it’s about

Peter Hatcher is in fourth grade, and his toddler brother, Fudge, ruins everything. Their parents always seem to take Fudge’s side.

The ending

What might come up

Pet lossA littleThe turtle is swallowed; it’s played as funny and sad.
Sibling conflictSomeTantrums and unfair moments.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Scary momentsNone

Why kids like it

Fudge’s tantrums are hilarious, and every big brother or sister gets it.

Free printable quiz

  1. 1
    What is Peter’s little brother’s name?
  2. 2
    What is Peter’s pet?
  3. 3
    What does Fudge do to Dribble?
  4. 4
    What does Peter get 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.