Double Fudge

Double Fudge is the fifth children's book of the Fudge series by Judy Blume featuring Peter and "Fudge" Hatcher.

Fast Facts

1. Author: Judy Blume
2. Publication Date: 2002
3. Genre: Childrens Books
4. Publisher: Puffin
5. Pages: 213
6. Recommended Ages: 9-13
7. ISBN 978-0525469261

Plot Synopsis

Peter is obsessed with money. He dreams about it, writes about it, and every penny he spends of saves must be the highlight of all conversations. His parents bring him to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving in Washington, DC. where they try to help him overcome his fixation with it. While there, he meets some long lost cousins who want to come spend a few days together with them. This turns into the newly found family moving to their town and the drama that ensues.

Critical Reception

• "Fudge's inimitable antics and the characters' rousing repartee contribute to the sprightly clip of this cheerful read." - Publishers Weekly Review
• "Fans young and old will laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of Peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume's five Fudge books." - Amazon.com Editorial Review

Fudge Series

• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972)
• Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (1972)
• Superfudge (1980)
• Fudge-A-Mania (1990)
• Double Fudge (2002)

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