Listen to these books by one of americas most beloved authors, judy blume. When she eventually stands up to the bullies, she becomes their next victim and whats worse, linda is now on their side. Unfortunately, the narrator for this book is one of the worst ive heard. Among her hugely popular books are superfudge, fudgeamania, tales of a fourth. In these new stories the kids are on the go the pain needs a trip to the emergency room. She is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th anniversary with the publication of double fudge. The book blubber is detailed and formed about the power and bullying among fifthgrade students. Judy blume is one of americas most beloved authors. Jill brenner is the narrator of this story with the premise being about a girl named linda who is. Wendy nicknames linda blubber after she gives a report on the whales fat blubber. Explore books by author, series, or genre today and receive. Just as generations of fans have loved the fudge books, generations of judys family have inspired them. Judy blume was a very popular author in the 1970s and 1980s she could.
Blubber the story is set in radnor, pennsylvania and is centered on fifth and sixth graders from hillside school. 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. Judy blume books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. This classic middle grade novel from judy blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look. Blubber is a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin and over the muscles of whales.
As i reached the climax i suddenly realized that what was happening in the book to the victims linda blubber. Blubber judy blume, author, read by halley feiffer. She doesnt want to think about linda or her dumb report on. Blubber novel study includes an answer key and rubrics for the novel blubber by judy blume. I first read this book when i was 9 and loved it and laughed in spite of myself. This unit is set up for the whole class to read as a novel study for blubber by judy blume. Blubber is a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin and over the muscles of whales, linda said. What is the conflict and resolution of judy blume s blubber. Blubber by judy blume audiobook chapter 2 lexi abbott. Author judy blume has written popular childrens and young adult books such as are you there, god. She grew up in elizabeth, new jersey, and was a teenager in 1952 when the real events in this book took place.
Listen to blubber by judy blume available from rakuten kobo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Removing the blubber from a whale is a job done by men called flensers. Judys first book in the fudge series, tales of a fourth grade nothing, was published in 1972. 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 blumes five fudge books. Blubber by judy blume audiobook chapter 1 lexi abbott. She grew up in elizabeth, new jersey, and was a teenager in 1952 when the real events in this book.
It shows you how bullying can affect you and other class mates. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. I do like reading a judy blume book once in a while. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Linda cant help it if shes fat, but what starts as a joke leads to a sustained and cruel ritual of humiliation.
Bullies abound in judy blume s blubber and on our top ten list of the best bullies in literature. According to judy blume in a short essay published in a recent reprint of the novel, citation needed the plot of blubber was inspired by a very similar reallife incident involving her. Browse judy blumes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. When linda claims whales are covered with thick fat called blubber, jills buddies wendy and also caroline. And uh it protects them and keeps them warm even in cold water. Do you think judy blume should censor herself since many of her books, such as blubber, are geared towards adolescents.
This could also be used as a small literature circle or book. I loved judy blume books as a child and am glad they are available on audible. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of her desk. Judy blume has written some of the best books of our time about reallife issues family stress. When linda innocently reads out her class project, everyone finds it funny. 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. At first, it seems that peter hatchers summer vacation is going to be a scene. I recommend buying the book and skipping the audio version of blubber. Blubber 2015 read online free book by judy blume in epub. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from wendy says about linda. The central conflict in judy blume s blubber is actually a bit unusual because jill, the protagonist.