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Judy Blume

Fudge-a-Mania

Judy BlumeFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990

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Judy Blume

Fudge-a-Mania

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southwest Harbor, Maine • Contemporary

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

490L

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Super Short Summary

In Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume, 12-year-old Peter Hatcher dreads his family's summer vacation in Maine when he learns they'll be sharing a house with his rival, Sheila Tubman, and her family. Amid the chaos caused by his younger brother Fudge and the arrival of friends and family, Peter navigates a series of humorous and unexpected events, ultimately learning to adapt to the challenges of adolescence and family life.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

34,265 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Readers appreciate Judy Blume’s Fudge-a-Mania for its humor and relatable characters, engaging young audiences with its playful narrative. The story’s focus on sibling dynamics and childhood antics resonates well, though some find the plot less compelling compared to Blume's other works. Overall, it’s a charming, light-hearted addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fudge-a-Mania?

A reader who would enjoy Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume is typically a middle-grade student who relishes humorous, family-oriented stories. Fans of Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby series and Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid will appreciate the amusing adventures and relatable sibling dynamics presented in this beloved classic.

4.4

34,265 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southwest Harbor, Maine • Contemporary

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

490L

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