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Louis Sachar

Fuzzy Mud

Louis SacharFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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Louis Sachar

Fuzzy Mud

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Heath Cliff, Pennsylvania • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

700L

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Super Short Summary

In Louis Sachar's thriller Fuzzy Mud, Tamaya Dhilwaddi and Marshall Walsh take a shortcut through restricted woods to avoid a bully, stumbling upon a strange mud that poses a global threat. As Tamaya and Marshall deal with the repercussions, including a serious rash Tamaya develops, they face ethical dilemmas, themes of bullying, scientific responsibility, and environmental crises. The novel examines choices and consequences while highlighting the importance of ethical behavior.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

14,203 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar has been praised for its engrossing plot and relatable characters. Readers appreciate its blend of science fiction and moral themes, making it suitable for middle-grade readers. However, some critics feel the environmental message is too overt and the ending somewhat rushed. Despite minor flaws, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fuzzy Mud?

Readers who relish engaging, thought-provoking middle-grade fiction with an environmental twist will enjoy Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar. Comparable to Holes and Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, it suits those who appreciate a blend of mystery, science, and moral dilemmas set within a school setting.

4.3

14,203 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Heath Cliff, Pennsylvania • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

700L

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