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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Judy BlumePenguin2002-09-30ISBN 9780525469315128 pages
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Life with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or trying to fly, he’s never far from trouble. He’s an almost three-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter’s had it up to here!

When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter’s pet turtle, it’s the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge for too long. Way too long! How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?

"It is a pleasure to watch a talented author like Judy Blume consistently create books that reflect a remarkable ability for combining humor with a perceptive insight into a child’s world." - Publishers Weekly

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous anecdotes about sibling rivalry and does not include any physical violence or serious harm. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the antics of a young child, which would not be frightening for children.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on humorous anecdotes about sibling rivalry and does not include any physical violence or serious harm.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the antics of a young child, which would not be frightening for children.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the author's background and provide general information about the book, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative centers on family life and sibling relationships without addressing race or racism.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The content is appropriate for children and does not include any strong or offensive language.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results focus on family dynamics and humor without any mention of environmental issues or climate-related content.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results mention family dynamics and sibling relationships but do not indicate any sexual themes or discussions.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have gender roles?

    The book reflects gender roles typical of the early 1970s, showing family life and sibling dynamics. It is noted that these portrayals may be outdated, but they provide insight into the changing conceptions of gender roles during that time.

  • Does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Anniversary Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results discuss the book's portrayal of family life and gender roles but do not mention any LGBTQ+ content.