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**Celebrating 40 years of a Judy Blume classic! ** 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 know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume's five Fudge books. And now, Puffin Books honors forty years of the book that started it all, *Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing*, with a special edition--featuring a new introduction from Judy--to celebrate this perennial favorite. “As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and *Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing* was my favorite book.”—Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series ** ### Amazon.com Review Passed on from babysitters to their young charges, from big sisters to little brothers, and from parents to children, *Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing* and its cousins (*Superfudge*, *Fudge-a-mania*, and *Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great*) have entertained children since they first appeared in the early 1970s. The books follow Peter Hatcher, his little brother Fudgie, baby sister Tootsie, their neighbor Sheila Tubman, various pets, and minor characters through New York City and on treks to suburbs and camps. *Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing* is the first of these entertaining yarns. Peter, because he's the oldest, must deal with Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and other grave offenses, one of which is almost too much to bear. All these incidents are presented with the unfailing ear and big-hearted humor of the masterful Judy Blume. Though some of her books for older kids have aroused controversy, the Hatcher brothers and their adventures remain above the fray, where they belong. (Peter's in fourth grade, so the book is suitable for kids ages 8 and older.) ### Review "Will bring a chorus of laughter from sympathetic readers."—***Publishers Weekly* ** “As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and *Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing *was my favorite book.”—**Jeff Kinney**, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series