41 pages 1 hour read

Judy Blume

Fudge-a-Mania

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990

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Essay Topics

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Which elements of Judy Blume’s work make it approachable and entertaining for middle grade readers? How would you describe her writing style?

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How does Blume make it clear that Peter is uncomfortable with The Trials of Approaching Adolescence? What clues are given in his behavior, his reactions, and the things he says?

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Peter comments that Fudge “only hears what he wants to hear” (15), but Fudge often shares (or repeats) words that are wise beyond his years. How does Fudge fit into the Hatcher family? Whom does he look up to and mimic?