pickAt the suggestion of @TheBookHippie, and for the sake of my mental health, I swapped this out for #withthebanned. It's also a #childrensclassicread2025.
While my experiences in school were not as extreme as in this book, this did bring me right back to my elementary days. I wish I had read this book back then. Blume understands the dynamics of grade school, as well as the herd mentality that bullying often has.
@Soubhiville thanks so much for the #authoramonth winners box! I‘ve been looking forward to the Nicole Chung and Stephen Graham Jones (and have an excuse to read them sooner now having physical copies) - and the rest will be read in their appropriate months later this year. Much appreciated, friend! 🥰📚📬💕
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In 4th grade in 1975, I was the only kid in my class whose parents were going through a divorce. For some reason, I took it harder than my other 3 sisters. Then my mom found this book at a garage sale (the same copy is in the pic above). The main character goes through exactly what I did. It helped me endure. Her books were such a balm. 🧡🤎💛
“My biggest problem is my brother, Fudge. He's never just a little bit of trouble.“
I love this line because it perfectly captures Peter‘s mixture of exasperation and resignation toward his little brother, Fudge. Peter‘s voice here is funny and relatable, expressing what so many older siblings feel—that sense of being constantly overwhelmed by a younger sibling‘s antics.
One memorable moment is when Fudge swallows Peter‘s pet turtle, Dribble. It‘s a hilarious yet shocking scene that captures Fudge‘s unpredictable nature and the sheer frustration Peter feels about always having to put up with his brother‘s wild antics.
pickThis book is a delightful, humorous read that captures the ups and downs of childhood with heart and wit. The story follows Peter Hatcher, a fourth-grader, as he deals with the antics of his mischievous younger brother, Fudge. Blume masterfully brings out Peter‘s frustrations and love for his family, showing the challenges of sibling relationships in a way that‘s both funny and relatable.
