Author Profile
Judy Blume
22 Books
Judy Blume is a celebrated American author widely recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to children's and young adult literature. She is known for tackling the complex emotional and physical realities of growing up with candidness, humor, and empathy. Some of her most famous and enduring works include 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret', 'Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing', and 'Freckle Juice', which have captivated generations of young readers.
Fudge
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Judy Blume
Classics
Family
4.0
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1
Tiger Eyes
Judy Blume
Emotions
Family
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Iggie's House
Judy Blume
Fiction
Friendship
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/5
Fudge
Double Fudge
Judy Blume
Family
Fiction
-
/5
Fudge
Fudge-a-Mania
Judy Blume
Classics
Family
-
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Fudge
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
Judy Blume
Classics
Family
-
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Blubber
Judy Blume
Classics
Fiction
-
/5
Then Again, Maybe I Won't
Judy Blume
Family
Fiction
-
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Forever...
Judy Blume
Classics
Emotions
-
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Here's to You, Rachel Robinson
Judy Blume
Family
Fiction
-
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Deenie
Judy Blume
Disability Representation
Family
-
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Starring Sally J. Freedman As Herself
Judy Blume
Family
Fiction
-
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Just as Long as We're Together
Judy Blume
Family
Fiction
-
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The Pain and the Great One
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One
Judy Blume
Adventure
Family
-
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Fudge
Superfudge
Judy Blume
Family
Fiction
-
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Judy Blume
Classics
Fiction
-
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The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo
Judy Blume
Classics
Family
-
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The Pain and the Great One
Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
Judy Blume, James Stevenson
Family
Fiction
-
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It's Not the End of the World
Judy Blume, Becca Battoe
Emotions
Empathy
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The Pain and the Great One
Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One
Judy Blume, James Stevenson
Family
Fiction
-
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The Pain and the Great One
The Pain and the Great One
Judy Blume, Irene Trivas, Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Family
Fiction
-
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Freckle Juice
Judy Blume, James David Cooper, Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Fiction
Friendship
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By:
Judy Blume
Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher has a massive problem in his life, and his name is Farley Drexel Hatcher. To the rest of the world, Peter's two-year-old brother is just an adorable, sweet little toddler known as Fudge. But Peter knows the dark truth: Fudge is a walking, talking disaster zone who ruins absolutely everything he touches.
Whether he is throwing massive, screaming temper tantrums in the middle of a shoe store, scribbling all over Peter's hard-earned homework, or smearing mashed potatoes on the dining room walls, Fudge always finds a way to cause absolute chaos. Worse yet, Peter feels like his parents only ever pay attention to his troublemaking little brother. Now, Peter spends most of his time just trying to protect his most prized possession—a tiny pet green turtle named Dribble—from Fudge's destructive little hands.
Living with Fudge requires a mountain of patience, and Peter is quickly running out of it. Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious, classic story about the wild ups and downs of surviving life with an impossible younger sibling.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
4.0
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1 Reviews
By:
Judy Blume
Davey's world feels upside down after a very sad event changes everything. Her family moves far away to a new town called Los Alamos, New Mexico. It's a quiet place, and Davey feels lost and a little bit angry. She misses her dad so much, and her mom and brother are struggling too.
It's hard to start over when your heart is hurting. Davey escapes to a peaceful canyon where she can think. There, she meets a boy named Wolf. He's also going through a difficult time. Together, they begin to share their feelings and find comfort in new friendships.
This story is about finding strength when you feel sad, learning to cope with big changes, and how new friends can help you heal. Join Davey as she tries to find her way back to herself, one step at a time.
9-12 Years
214 Pages
N/A
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Winnie feels completely lost when her best friend Iggie moves away to Tokyo. With only two weeks of summer vacation left, Winnie is stuck on Grove Street with nothing to do. But everything changes when a new family, the Garbers, moves into Iggie's old house. The Garbers are the first Black family to ever live in Winnie's all-white neighborhood. Eager to make a good impression and secure new friends, Winnie appoints herself as a one-person welcoming committee. However, her enthusiastic efforts quickly backfire. Glenn, Herbie, and little Tina Garber do not want a neighbor who is just trying to prove a point. They are looking for a genuine friend. Winnie must learn what it truly means to stand up for what is right, confront the prejudices of the people around her, and build a real connection built on honesty and respect rather than just good intentions.
9-12 Years
176 Pages
N/A
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Fudge
Double Fudge
By:
Judy Blume
Seventh grade is hard enough, but Peter Hatcher has a much bigger problem: his five-year-old brother, Fudge. This time, the wildest kid in the world has developed a complete obsession with money. Fudge is busy printing his own currency called Fudge Bucks, dressing up as a grumpy miser, and planning his birthday gifts years in advance.
Just when Peter thinks his daily life cannot get any more embarrassing, his family takes a trip and accidentally runs into their long-lost relatives from Hawaii. Suddenly, the Hatchers are sharing space with cousins Flora and Fauna, a wacky pet bird, and a little boy who shares the exact same name as Fudge. With two Fudges running around the same room, the chaos reaches an entirely new level.
Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious chapter book packed with non-stop family adventures, ridiculous schemes, and the most unpredictable family reunion ever.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages
N/A
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Fudge
Fudge-a-Mania
By:
Judy Blume
Peter Hatcher's summer is doomed. His five-year-old brother, Fudge, is a human hurricane who has suddenly decided he plans to marry Peter's sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. If that was not bad enough, Peter's parents have just announced their summer vacation plans. They are renting a house right next door to Sheila the Cootie Queen. Now, Peter is trapped in Maine for three entire weeks, forced to share his vacation with his annoying little brother and his biggest rival. Between Fudge's wild antics, a surprising family reunion, and a baseball game that goes completely off the rails, Peter will need all the patience he can muster to survive this family getaway. It is a hilarious story of sibling rivalry, unexpected friendships, and the chaos of summer vacation. Join Peter as he navigates the ups and downs of a truly unforgettable trip.
9-12 Years
181 Pages
N/A
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Sheila Tubman has a secret. Sometimes she acts like confident, fearless Sheila the Great. But deep down, she is secretly afraid of a lot of things, especially spiders, swimming, and dogs. When her family moves out of the city to spend the summer in the country, Sheila comes face to face with everything she fears the most. Suddenly, she has to deal with a big dog living in her new house, creepy spiders hanging around, and swimming lessons that she really does not want to take. Spending the summer trying to look brave is exhausting work. As she makes new friends and faces new challenges, Sheila might discover that you do not have to be a fearless superhero to have a great time. Sometimes, just being yourself is brave enough. Join Sheila on a funny and relatable summer adventure about facing your fears.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
N/A
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By:
Judy Blume
The note started it all. When a classmate writes a mean message calling Linda a terrible nickname based on her report about whales, Jill just crumples it up. She is more focused on Halloween and having fun than worrying about Linda. But before long, the note makes its way around the fifth grade classroom, and the teasing begins. Suddenly, everyone is picking on Linda, seeing just how far they can push the joke. Jill joins in, thinking it is all harmless fun and that going along with the crowd is the easiest way to fit in. She never expects the situation to spiral out of control. But classroom dynamics can change in a flash, and Jill soon discovers that the line between being the bully and becoming the target is much thinner than she thought. This honest and gripping story explores the harsh realities of peer pressure, the courage it takes to stand up for what is right, and the complicated nature of middle school friendships.
9-12 Years
208 Pages
N/A
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Tony Miglione's life has always been perfectly normal, right up until his father invents a brilliant new product and becomes incredibly wealthy overnight. Suddenly, Tony is uprooted from his familiar neighborhood and moved to an exclusive, high-class town on Long Island. Adjusting to a rich lifestyle is much harder than he expected. His grandmother refuses to leave her room, his parents are acting different, and Tony is struggling to figure out where he fits in. To complicate matters, his new wealthy friend Joel has a dangerous habit of shoplifting just for the thrill of it. Tony knows it is wrong, but he is unsure how to handle the pressure without losing his only friend in town. As he wrestles with complicated new feelings, confusing family changes, and difficult moral choices, Tony must figure out what kind of person he truly wants to be.
9-12 Years
179 Pages
N/A
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By:
Judy Blume
When Katherine meets Michael at a New Year's Eve party, the connection is instant and undeniable. What begins as a simple spark quickly deepens into an intense, all-consuming first love. For the first time in her life, Katherine feels like she has found someone who truly understands her, and she and Michael promise each other that their relationship will last forever. But as their bond grows stronger, they must navigate the complex, often confusing realities of teenage intimacy, trust, and the heavy expectations that come with growing up. You will follow Katherine's deeply personal journey as she explores her own boundaries, makes difficult choices, and discovers what it really means to be in love. Honest, groundbreaking, and emotionally resonant, this classic novel captures the thrilling highs and the complicated lows of first relationships. It is a powerful exploration of the choices we make, the people who shape us, and the bittersweet realization that sometimes, forever is just a stepping stone to figuring out who you are.
13-18 Years
224 Pages
N/A
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Rachel Robinson is used to being the responsible one. As a gifted seventh grader, she excels at everything she tries, working hard to balance her demanding school activities, challenging classes, and complicated friendships. She likes her world perfectly organized and peaceful. But all her careful planning goes out the window when her older brother Charles is unexpectedly expelled from boarding school and sent back home. Charles is charming, chaotic, and completely disruptive. His sudden return turns the entire household upside down, creating tension with their parents and making Rachel feel like she is losing control of her own life. Between handling her brother's unpredictable behavior, navigating a crush, and trying to be a good friend, Rachel feels completely overwhelmed. This engaging story captures the messy realities of family dynamics, the pressure to be perfect, and the challenge of figuring out who you are when your world shifts.
13-18 Years
210 Pages
N/A
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By:
Judy Blume
Deenie is a beautiful, popular seventh grader with big dreams, though they might not be her own. Her mother is determined to see Deenie become a famous fashion model, pushing her into auditions and photo shoots. Deenie just wants to hang out with her friends, go to school dances, and try out for the cheerleading squad. Her entire world turns upside down when a doctor diagnoses her with scoliosis. Instead of modeling clothes, Deenie is told she must wear a bulky, uncomfortable back brace from her neck to her hips for several years. Suddenly, she feels like a complete outsider. Facing strange looks in the locker room and her mother's crushing disappointment, Deenie has to figure out who she really is beneath the brace. She must find the courage to define her own identity, stand up for her true desires, and realize that real beauty has nothing to do with being absolutely perfect.
9-12 Years
208 Pages
N/A
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The year is 1947, and ten-year-old Sally J. Freedman has an imagination that never stops working. While spending the winter in Miami Beach with her mother and brother, Sally spends her days making up elaborate stories. She casts herself as the brave heroine in glamorous movie plots and imagines wild adventures taking place right in her sunny Florida neighborhood. But her active mind goes into overdrive when she spots an older man in her apartment building who looks suspiciously like a notorious historical villain in hiding. Convinced she has uncovered a massive secret, Sally launches her own private investigation to unmask the stranger. As she balances her detective work with making new friends, adjusting to a new school, and missing her father back home, Sally must learn to tell the difference between the dramatic movies playing in her head and the realities of the real world around her.
9-12 Years
298 Pages
N/A
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Stephanie and Rachel have been inseparable best friends since the second grade. They share every secret, every laugh, and every struggle. But as they start their first year of seventh grade, everything begins to shift. A new girl named Alison moves into the neighborhood, and she is everything Stephanie admires. Alison is fun, confident, and surprisingly down-to-earth, even though her mother is a famous actress. Stephanie desperately wants the three of them to become an amazing trio, but bringing a new person into a tight friendship is harder than it looks. The harder Stephanie tries to push Alison and Rachel together, the more Rachel seems to pull away. While dealing with her parents' unexpected separation at home, Stephanie must navigate the tricky waters of middle school drama and figure out if it is truly possible to have two best friends without someone feeling left out.
9-12 Years
288 Pages
N/A
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The Pain and the Great One
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One
By:
Judy Blume
The Great One and her little brother, The Pain, are hitting the road for a whole new set of adventures. Whether they are heading out or staying close to home, this brother and sister duo never experiences a dull moment. Join them as they tackle a chaotic trip to the crowded shopping mall where keeping track of everyone becomes a major challenge. Tag along for an exciting visit to the bustling county fair, where the towering Super Slide tests their bravery. Feel the sand between your toes during an eventful family outing to the beach involving a brand new boogie board. And brace yourself for an unexpected rush to the emergency room when The Pain takes a sudden tumble. Told with plenty of laughs and familiar sibling squabbles, these fun-filled stories perfectly capture the excitement and everyday surprises of exploring the world with your family.
6-8 Years
130 Pages
N/A
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Fudge
Superfudge
By:
Judy Blume
Twelve-year-old Peter Hatcher feels like his life is constantly spinning out of control, and it is almost always because of his little brother. Farley Drexel Hatcher, better known to the world as Fudge, is older now, but he is still a massive pain. If managing a chaotic younger brother was not difficult enough, Peter's parents just dropped a double bombshell. First, his mother is having a brand new baby. Second, the entire family is moving away to Princeton, New Jersey, for a whole year. Now, Peter has to start the sixth grade in a completely unfamiliar town, make new friends from scratch, and attend the exact same school as Fudge. His biggest fear, however, is the new arrival. How is Peter supposed to survive middle school if this new baby turns out to be another human hurricane just like his younger brother?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
192 Pages
N/A
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Eleven-year-old Margaret Simon is facing a year of massive changes. Her family has just moved away from the bustling city to the quiet suburbs of New Jersey, and Margaret is feeling entirely out of place. She has to navigate a new school, figure out the rules of a new friend group, and deal with the overwhelming confusing feelings of growing up. Raised without a specific religious affiliation by parents of different faiths, Margaret is also on a deeply personal quest to figure out what she truly believes. When she feels completely overwhelmed by school dances, the anxiety of getting her first bra, and her crushes on boys, she finds comfort in quiet, private conversations with God. This deeply relatable, classic story explores the awkward, funny, and profound moments of standing right on the edge of becoming a teenager and trying to find your own unique voice in the world.
9-12 Years
149 Pages
N/A
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Being the middle child is not easy, especially when your older brother gets all the new clothes and your younger sister gets all the attention. Freddy Dissel feels like a peanut butter sandwich where he is just the squished jelly in the middle. He wants to do something special that is completely his own. When Freddy sees a poster for the school play, he decides to try out for a part. To his surprise, he lands the very special role of the Green Kangaroo. Now he has to learn his lines, practice his hops, and get ready for the big performance. Stepping onto the stage might be exactly what Freddy needs to show everyone in his family that being in the middle can be the best place of all. This classic story celebrates finding your own voice and standing out in a crowded house.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
N/A
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The Pain and the Great One
Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
First grader Jacob and third grader Abigail are back, and they still do not see eye to eye. To Jacob, his older sister will always be The Great One. To Abigail, her little brother will forever be The Pain. But when they are at school, they realize that having a sibling in the same building can actually be surprisingly helpful. Whether it is dealing with a loose tooth that falls out on the school bus, trying to catch a runaway visitor on Bring Your Pet to School Day, or standing up to a mean bully who calls you names, some days are just easier when you have family nearby. Even their cat, Fluzzy, seems to understand that siblings need to stick together. Join this hilarious duo for a brand new set of everyday adventures that prove nobody has your back quite like a brother or sister.
6-8 Years
109 Pages
N/A
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Karen Newman has a plan. She just needs to get her parents into the same room so they can remember how much they love each other. Because if they do, then they will not get a divorce. To a sixth grader, the idea of her family breaking apart feels completely impossible to accept. Karen tries everything she can think of to fix the situation, believing that she can somehow reverse their decision and put her broken home back together. But as her parents continue to argue and the reality of the divorce sets in, Karen realizes that her perfect plan might not work. With the help of a new friend who has been through the exact same thing, Karen slowly begins to understand that families can look different and still be okay. This deeply honest and comforting story explores the confusing emotions of divorce and the journey toward accepting a new normal.
9-12 Years
N/A
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The Pain and the Great One
Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One
Meet Abigail. She is in the third grade, and she thinks she is absolutely brilliant. That is why she calls herself The Great One. Meet Jacob. He is in the first grade, and according to his sister, he is a massive nuisance. That is why she calls him The Pain. Whether they are getting bad haircuts, learning how to ride a bicycle, or helping out with Saturday morning chores, these two siblings rarely agree on anything. Jacob thinks his older sister is too bossy, while Abigail thinks her little brother gets away with everything. But even though they argue constantly and drive each other completely crazy, they secretly know that life would be incredibly boring without one another. Dive into seven funny, warmhearted adventures that perfectly capture the ups and downs of living with a sibling.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
N/A
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The Pain and the Great One
The Pain and the Great One
Meet an eight-year-old girl who calls herself The Great One and her six-year-old brother, who she affectionately calls The Pain. These two siblings have completely different views on life, especially when it comes to who is the favorite child in the family. The Great One thinks her brother is a massive nuisance who gets away with everything just because he is younger. Meanwhile, The Pain thinks his older sister is incredibly bossy and thinks she knows absolutely everything. In this delightfully funny story, the brother and sister take turns sharing their side of the story, pointing out each other's annoying habits and competing for their parents' attention. As they list their hilarious complaints, readers will easily recognize the familiar, funny struggles of growing up with brothers and sisters. Deep down, they might just realize that their parents have enough love for both of them.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
N/A
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Andrew really, really wants freckles! He sits behind Nicky in class and wishes he had a face full of them, just like Nicky. Maybe then his mom wouldn't always know if his neck was clean! One day, Andrew asks Nicky how he got his freckles. That's when Sharon, a know-it-all classmate, steps in. She says she has a secret recipe for freckle juice, and she's willing to sell it to Andrew for fifty cents! Andrew is so desperate for freckles that he pays up. He rushes home to mix the strange ingredients. What will happen when Andrew tries Sharon's special freckle juice? Will he get the freckles he always dreamed of, or will something very funny and unexpected happen instead? Join Andrew on his quest for the perfect freckles!
6-8 Years
46 Pages
N/A
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