
Fudge is back, and he's discovered money in a big way. He's making his own "Fudge Bucks," dressing as a miser for Halloween and thumbing through catalogs before bed, choosing birthday and Christmas presents years in advance — much to the embarrassment of his family, especially older brother Peter, who's just starting 7th grade.
But things begin to change when the Hatchers discover their long-lost relatives, The Howie Hatchers of Honolulu, Hawaii — not exactly your everyday family! With new cousins, Flora and Fauna, and 4 year old Farley Drexel — yes, that's right, another Farley Drexel! — the stage is set for a wild and wacky beginning to a new school year.
- Ages
- 8, 9, 10
- Interest Level
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 4.5
- Lexile Measure
- 450L
- DRA
- 40
- Guided Reading
- R
- Publisher
- Dutton Books
- Number of Pages
- 160
- Genre
- Comedy and Humor, Realistic Fiction, Series
About the Author
Judy Blume
Best-selling author Judy Blume began writing books for children when her own children started preschool.
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