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aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dphillips's review against another edition
4.0
Another book that had my kids begging to go to bed early so that I'd read them 1 more chapter. Warning: this book has a chapter about the existence of Santa clause. We skipped, as my boys are still believers, without disrupting the story too much.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
It's been so long since I've read these books, though I read them many times as a kid! We recently read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing as a family, and my daughter read the rest of the series, so I'm sneaking them in before we have to return them. These stories are so relatable and funny.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
3.0
After Furiously Happy and Silver Linings Playbook, I needed something light, so I've gone on a Judy Blume tween rampage. I only ever read the first of this series, so I figured I'd give the rest a shot.
These are still adorable. Hearing Judy Blume narrate fills me with such joy.
But dear god, do I want to punch the ever living daylights out of Fudge. Like, a lot. And maybe kick him, too. I think books like these started my belief that I would never ever ever ever ever have children.
I also love that in this Blume narrated version, some things were clearly updated, such as when Peter got an MP3 player for Christmas. Heh.
These are still adorable. Hearing Judy Blume narrate fills me with such joy.
But dear god, do I want to punch the ever living daylights out of Fudge. Like, a lot. And maybe kick him, too. I think books like these started my belief that I would never ever ever ever ever have children.
I also love that in this Blume narrated version, some things were clearly updated, such as when Peter got an MP3 player for Christmas. Heh.
mary00's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 Stars
This was the latest audiobook I listened to with the kids. I remember loving this book as a kid and it was still entertaining as an adult. However, I like the first Fudge book better.
The kids of varying ages are enjoying this series enough that they asked about listening to the next one too. A fun perk of the audiobook is the author reads her own work!
This was the latest audiobook I listened to with the kids. I remember loving this book as a kid and it was still entertaining as an adult. However, I like the first Fudge book better.
The kids of varying ages are enjoying this series enough that they asked about listening to the next one too. A fun perk of the audiobook is the author reads her own work!
emerygirl's review against another edition
I read this book in the 1st grade. We got a point for every book we read, and then when we got 10 points we got candy. Mrs. Pichatelli only gave me 10 points for this book, which I thought was a royal rip-off as others were reading picture books to get their points. Looking back I should have gotten more, come on I was in the 1st grade!! I love this book and even did my book report on it at the end of the 1st grade.
UPDATE: Read it to Ike and Ozzy who are also in the first grade. A little too mature for them (and probably me at 7 years old). I stopped reading when they started discussing the big guy in the red suit that comes every year in December. I didn't want THAT to be the reasons that the magic is ruined for my kids.
UPDATE: Read it to Ike and Ozzy who are also in the first grade. A little too mature for them (and probably me at 7 years old). I stopped reading when they started discussing the big guy in the red suit that comes every year in December. I didn't want THAT to be the reasons that the magic is ruined for my kids.
laila4343's review against another edition
5.0
So I listened to this on audio, and Judy Blume read it herself. It was so funny! Of course I had read this as a child, a million years ago. But I didn't remember how hilarious it was. I especially loved Fudge's friend Daniel, and his constant refrain, "You wanna make somethin' of it?!" Just a delight to listen to, highly recommend it for something fun to listen to. I bumped up my rating from four to five stars. I'm going to re-read (or re-listen to) all the others in this series.
beccadavies's review against another edition
3.0
I remember reading Judy Blume when I was younger and while I wasn't crazy about it, I enjoyed reading her books. All grown up and I find that my taste in books has not changed a jolt. So although I enjoyed some aspects of the book, such as Fudge and his funny lines or his silly ways ( I especially enjoyed when he put stamps all over his little sister) I found a lot of it to be easily forgetable and predictable. I also felt that it was out-dated in parts. For example, tapes were mentioned and the "new" law about picking up after your dog. I felt that for my book group of 9-12 year old girls, this would be too young. Knowing how grown-up these girls tend to be, I would suggest this book be for 8 to 10 year olds. Also, as it is a mother-daughter book group this book would be for, I want more female leads that the girls can identify with. Needless to say there are not many of these in the book, barr Peter and Fudge's mother.
So overall, while I found this book funny at times, I felt it wasn't right for my particular group so it will not be used. However, I would reccommend this book to those children who have younger siblings they often complain about- they will be grateful they don't have fudge as a little brother after reading this!
So overall, while I found this book funny at times, I felt it wasn't right for my particular group so it will not be used. However, I would reccommend this book to those children who have younger siblings they often complain about- they will be grateful they don't have fudge as a little brother after reading this!