By Judy Blume
Growing up, Judy Blume was one of my favorite authors. I absolutely adored the Fudge books! Double Fudge is the final book in the series, and one of the most memorable for me. Fudge discovers a love of money and begins to make his own "Fudge Bucks". As always, his older brother Peter is embarrassed of Fudge's quirky ways. The family discovers relatives, Flora and Fauna, and little Farley. Judy Blume keeps it clever again, always making readers laugh and waiting for another Fudge situation to occur. Many readers can relate to crazy shenanigans that have happened with siblings. It's a great book to keep in your library because Judy Blume appeals to many young readers. She has many books related to Fudge, providing ample opportunities for those who enjoy her writing in third through fifth grade. I still enjoy these books, and I think they would make for an excellent class read aloud!
I found a great author study on Judy Blume. If you are going to look at any of her books in your class, this is worth the read.
Check out Judy's website here!
Blume, J. (2002). Double Fudge. New York: Dutton Children's Books.
