Superfudge

Peter suffers from insecurities and fears that affect his relationships with his family and friends. What are these issues and how do they manifest themselves?

Despite their struggles, the Hatcher family sticks together and stays solid. How do the nature of the family and the relationships between each member allow for this persistence?

How does Fudge react to the major and minor changes in his environment, and how do these changes force him to grow?

Peter has a complicated relationship with his brother Fudge and sister Tootsie. What are the barriers that hold Peter back from being fully involved with them, and how does this change as Peter matures?

Fudge is more intelligent than most children his age. What unique challenges does this present for him and his family, and how does his precociousness force Peter to grow?

What is the importance of names and words in the novel, and how do they characterize each member of the Hatcher family?

How does Blume’s use of humor and dramatic calamity contribute to the tone of the novel and drive plot and character development?

Family is central to Peter’s life. Analyze the dynamics of the Hatcher family, either through Peter’s perspective or from a bird’s eye view.