Book Series · 5 Books

Fudge Books

In order from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to Double Fudge.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
Superfudge
Fudge-a-Mania
Double Fudge
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1972

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

By Judy Blume

A young boy struggles to cope with the challenges of having a pesky little brother who gets into all sorts of trouble, while navigating the ups and downs of childhood and family life

120 pages· 24,329 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Peter Hatcher's life is a whirlwind thanks to his little brother, Fudge, a three-year-old tornado of trouble. From tantrums in public to smearing food on walls, Fudge's antics never end. But when Fudge takes Peter's beloved pet turtle, Dribble, it's the final straw. Peter is desperate for his parents to notice him amidst the chaos. Can he find a way to stand out and reclaim his place in the family? Dive into this hilarious tale of sibling rivalry and discover if Peter can survive life with Fudge.
In reading order

Fudge Series

5 books · Published 1972–2002

#1

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1972

A young boy struggles to cope with the challenges of having a pesky little brother who gets into all sorts of trouble, while navigating the ups and downs of childhood and family life

#2

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1972

A young girl navigates the challenges of summer camp and learning to swim.

#3

Superfudge

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1980

A family moves from New York City to Princeton, New Jersey, and the kids have to adjust to their new life.

#4

Fudge-a-Mania

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1990

A family's summer vacation in Maine is filled with unexpected events and surprises.

#5

Double Fudge

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up with a quirky family and a cast of eccentric characters.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Fudge series?

There are 5 books in the Fudge series. It began with Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in 1972, and the newest book, Double Fudge, was published in 2002.

What order should you read the Fudge books in?

Start with Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Fudge books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Fudge book is the longest?

Double Fudge is the longest book in the series at 39,118 words (240 pages).

Which Fudge book is the shortest?

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is the shortest at 24,329 words (120 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Fudge to life.

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Judy Blume

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