- Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Puffin (Sep 16 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0142501115
- ISBN-13: 978-0142501115
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 200 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #816,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Fans of Superfudge and Fudge-a-Mania will welcome the return of seventh-grader Peter Hatcher and his five-year-old brother, Fudge, who in this comical caper meet distant cousins from Hawaii. The two families unexpectedly encounter one another in Washington, D.C., where the New York City Hatchers have gone so that Fudge, who has developed an obsession with money, can visit the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Howie Hatcher clan proves an eccentric lot. Twins Fauna and Flora, unironicially nicknamed the Natural Beauties, would be in Peter's grade if they weren't home-schooled; apt to break into corny songs at any moment, they perform together as the Heavenly Hatchers. Their younger brother, who shares Fudge's real name (Farley Drexel), acts like a dog, growling and licking people. And their father won't stop calling Peter's dad "Tubby." Narrator Peter grits his teeth when the Honolulu Hatchers invite themselves to Manhattan to stay in his family's cramped apartment, where nestled in their sleeping bags on the living room floor they "slept flat on their backs, like a row of hot dogs in their rolls. All that was missing was the mustard and the relish." The boy is further appalled when the twins show up at his school and convene an assembly so that they can sing. Peter's wry reactions to the sometimes outsize goings-on, Fudge's inimitable antics and the characters' rousing repartee contribute to the sprightly clip of this cheerful read. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-Judy Blume's book (Dutton, 2002) is a fun story with interesting characters, but lacks the plot focus of the earlier titles in the series. As in the previous stories, Peter Hatcher, now a seventh grader, tells about an episode in his life in which his mischievous brother Fudge-a nickname for Farley Drexel, who is now five-drives him crazy. The story begins with the discovery of Fudge's new fascination with money, and is headed in a comical direction when the Hatchers go to Washington, DC to visit the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. However, the plot is hampered when they run into Peter's father's long-lost cousin, Howie Hatcher, and his family. The Hatchers invite themselves to stay with Peter's family in New York City. Although Howie and his family are all hilarious characters, their introduction is a diversion from the original plot. The characterizations are enhanced by author Judy Blume's superb reading, which brings them to life with just the right intonation. Preteens, especially those with younger siblings, will relate to the ups and downs of Peter's compounded life, and Fudge fans will continue to find his antics amusing, though not fully developed here.
Cynthia Grabke, Thayer Public Library, Braintree, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Cynthia Grabke, Thayer Public Library, Braintree, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Double Fudge,
By Carol Tsai (CERRITOS, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Double Fudge (Mass Market Paperback)
(...) This is about a family with two boys named Peter and Fudge. Peter is in 7th grade and has always been in the same class as this annoying girl that he hates. Fudge is starting Kindergarten and is obsessed with money. He got so obsessed that he started making his own paper money. He also "mised" his money which also means couting. He thought that he could buy new York City just because in the old days, the Duke paid $24 which was a lot back then. Peter thinks there is something wrong with him, but his parents just think it is a stage.Since Fudge is only in Kindergarten, he still does tantrums. One day he needed new shoes. When he got to the shoe store, he wanted the same exact shoes as his big brother, Peter, but they didn't have the same exact shoes for the size of Fudge's feet. So he had a tantrum, and didn't stop yelling till the shoe store owner gave Fudge a lollipop. The weirdest part was when they bumped into their cousin. They had gone on a trip to Washington D.C, and they were in a gift shop, when they suddenly bumped into their cousin. They met their children, and to their surprise, their son looked just like Fudge. Peter was so surprised because he already had one pesky Fudge, and now there were TWO!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Double Fudge,
By Jen (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Double Fudge (Mass Market Paperback)
The title of the book is Double Fudge. The author is Judy Blume. The best part of the book is when Fudge fed turtle his chewed up rice cake. My favorite character is Fudge or in other words Farley Drexel Hatcher but don't call him that or he might freak out. Here I wrote a short summary for you...........A kid named Fudge is obsessed with money. He plans to buy the world or at least TOYS "R" US. Fudges parents take him and his brother peter to Washington and they run into there long lost cousin Howie. Fudge finds out that cousin Howies sons name is Farley Drexel Hatcher which makes Fudge so made. What will Fudge do? If I were to rate this book out of 5 it would be 4 because it is a very good book.
4.0 out of 5 stars
boy gone crazy,
By A Customer
This review is from: Double Fudge (Hardcover)
If you wont to read a book with humor and exciting parts then you should read Double Fudge. The author, Judy Blume, really lets you get to know the characters. You can relate in so many different ways to the people in the book. It is a great story to have fun with while reading.Double Fudge is about a normal family. The family has a mom, dad and three kids. They also have a dog and a bird. Except one of the kids, Fudge, is crazy! He is five years old and loves money. All the boy talks about is money. To try to break his obsession with money his parents bring him to D.C. Instead, he gets even more obsessed with money. When they were in a gift shop, they found their long lost family -the Hatchers from Howie. They had two daughters, twins, Flora and Fauna or the Natural Beauties. Fudge found out they have a four year old boy and his name is Fudge also. When he finds this out, he was furious. Fudge didn't want to share his name with anyone. So Pete his older brother tells Fudge they will call their cousin Mini instead. Fudge has tantrums about almost everything. The family goes and lives with Peter's family for a week. They want to travel all over, New York was their next stop. Right in Peters living room. While there, the twins get to go to Peters school. He hates having family at his school. Also on Halloween the two Fudges are trapped in the knew elevator. Read the book to see if they ever get out. I would rate this book a four because it has good strong details and is funny. Also after you read the book you are not left confused on what happened. In addition, most people can really relate in good ways and in bad to this book.
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