Adults as well as children will recognize such blume titles as. Bullies abound in judy blumes blubber and on our top ten list of the best bullies in literature. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The narrator of the story is jill brenner, a pennsylvania fifthgrader who joins her classmates in ostracizing and bullying linda, an awkward and overweight girl. When linda claims whales are covered with thick fat called blubber, jills buddies wendy and also caroline pass her a note that claims, blubber is a good name for her. Use the questions to open discussion with your students on this important topic. Towards the end of the book she becomes best friends with wendy, but by the end she is alone again. Multimedia, interviews, biographical resources, honors, publications, translations. I loved judy blume books as a child and am glad they are available on audible.
Start the series with tales of fourth grade nothing or continue the. They are really geared for the younger audience, but there are no rules to say a 41yearold woman cant revisit her youth and read them and smile along at the silliness of how kids act. Blubber by judy blume spider boy by ralph fletcher true blue by jeffrey lee feather boy by nick springer. She doesnt want to think about linda or her dumb report on the whale just now. Born in 1938 and raised in elizabeth, new jersey, she graduated from new york university with a bachelors degree in education. Judy blume is one of americas most beloved authors. The central conflict in judy blumes blubber is actually a. Judy blume books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Judy blume presents the scenes of viciousness the girls forcing a chocolate ant down lindas throat or making her show the boys her underpants without commentary and young readers will be appalled long before jill exhibits any qualms while enjoying, as usual, those indelicacies like farts and nose picking which only strengthen their. She is particularly well known for her works including margaret, blubber, its me, deenie, etc.
This classic middle grade novel from judy blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look. Jill brenner is the narrator of this story with the premise being about a girl named linda who is ostracized from the rest of the class simply. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. I recommend buying the book and skipping the audio version of blubber. Superfudge is the third book in the hilariously funny fudge series from the bestselling author and household name judy blume, featuring cover art from picture book star, emily gravett. Judy blume proves a reliable source for insight into the kids world, and shows the value of true friendship and. Jill crumpled it up and left it on the corner of her school desk. Blubber is a painful book to read because the children in the novel are so cruel to one another. Judy blume books list of books by author judy blume. Additional themes include challenges, friendships growing up, peer pressure, and selfdiscovery. Judy blume was a very popular author in the 1970s and 1980s she could have marketed her name, her characters, etc. Blubber worksheets and literature unit by judy blume grades 46 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report.
Judy blume spent her childhood in elizabeth, new jersey, making up stories inside her head. Jan 15, 2017 bullies abound in judy blume s blubber and on our top ten list of the best bullies in literature. Judy blume s somewhat disquieting depiction of childhood cruelty is not uncalledfor, as anyone who remembers grade school can attest. Jill brenner is the narrator of this story with the premise being about a girl named linda who is ostracized from the rest of the class simply because shes heavier than most of them. A girl is teased after giving a boring report on whales to her fifthgrade class. She grew up in elizabeth, new jersey, and was a teenager in 1952 when the real events in this book took place. The central conflict in judy blume s blubber is actually a bit unusual because jill, the protagonist. Jill is the narrator also the main character of this novel. What is the conflict and resolution of judy blumes blubber. What it means, how it affects all of us, what to do about it. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Jill sets the note aside, yet a child snatches it and also passes it about. Written by judy blume, audiobook narrated by judy blume. The book blubber is detailed and formed about the power and bullying among fifthgrade students. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of her desk. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed blubber by her peers. Its too awful a few people were excessively biased and concentrated on every one of those swear words and tragically overlooked whats really important. It shows you how bullying can affect you and other class mates. In blubber, jill avoids the wrath of the class leader by joining her in the torment of another girl, but soon enough she finds the tables turned and learns to stick up for herself. Among her hugely popular books are superfudge, fudgeamania, tales of a fourth grade nothing, and otherwise known as sheila the great, all available in dell yearling editions. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
This is the discussion guide for blubber by judy blume. Blubber by judy blume, debbie ridpath ohi, paperback. The latest one that i read actually reread was blubber. Oct 28, 2015 judy blume is known and loved by millions of readers for her funny, honest, always believable stories. Blubber by judy blume by judy blume by judy blume read by halley feiffer by judy. Some adults are bothered by the language and the cruelty, but the kids get it. Judy blume is known and loved by millions of readers for her funny, honest, always believable stories. Do you think she should have capitalized on her popularity. The narrator gives an introduction to blubber, reads enough from the book for listeners to find out how jill along with the other fifth graders have nicknamed linda blubber and play cruel pranks on. May 22, 2007 listen to blubber audiobook by judy blume. My mom gave this book more than 30 years back, when i was in fifth grade, regardless it seems to be valid today. She didnt want to think about linda or her dumb report on whales just then. What is the conflict and resolution of judy blume s blubber.
This classic middle grade novel from judy blume addresses. Do you think judy blume should censor herself since many of her books, such as blubber, are geared towards adolescents. Unfortunately, the narrator for this book is one of the worst ive heard. When i began this book i was determined to write the truth about the schoolbus culture in the language of that culture. Wendy nicknames linda blubberafter she gives a report on the whales fat blubber. See the progress your students make while they are reading.
This book makes you irate, it makes you need to talk up for the underdog, it does instruct a lesson. And then when my good friend kathy aka bermuda onion decided to host a shelf discoveryjudy blume mini challenge this month, i really kicked it up a notch and checked out a ton of judy blume books from the library. However, its an extremely honest and realistic view of kid behavior thats worth examining by parents and middlegrade children. Among her hugely popular books are superfudge, fudgeamania, tales of a fourth grade nothing, and otherwise known as sheila the great, all avai. Blubber is a childrens novel by judy blume first published in 1974. I do like reading a judy blume book once in a while.
Blubber the story is set in radnor, pennsylvania and is centered on fifth and sixth graders from hillside school. Linda reports about the whale, and other students start calling her blubber. Millions of fans young and old have been entertained by the quick wit of peter hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischevious fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of knowitall sheila tubman in judy blume s five fudge books. Original stories by censored writers edited by judy blume this is a work of fiction. What kids wish they could tell you places i never meant to be. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from caroline said about linda.
The story is set in radnor, pennsylvania and is centered on fifth and sixth graders from hillside school. Judy blume, originally named judith sussman, is an awardwinning, bestselling author for children, teens, and adults. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from wendy says about linda. Between tiger eyes, blubber, and are you there god. Want to know how judy came to write each of her books. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously.
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