Blubber by judy blume by judy blume by judy blume read by halley feiffer by judy blume read by halley feiffer. Blubber is a childrens novel by judy blume first published in 1974. When linda claims whales are covered with thick fat called blubber, jills buddies wendy and also caroline pass her a note that claims, blubber is a good name. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The narrator gives an introduction to blubber, reads enough from the book for listeners to find out how jill along with the other fifth graders have nicknamed linda blubber. I have never read blubber before, but i did read other judy blume books when i was younger and enjoyed many of them. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed blubber by her peers. Its too awful a few people were excessively biased and. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Forever a novel read online free book by judy blume in. The central conflict in judy blume s blubber is actually a bit unusual because jill, the protagonist. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Tales 4th grade, iggies house, heres to you rachel robinson, double fudge, fudgeamania, otherwise known as sheila great, it not the end of the world, are you there god. Jill crumples it up andleaves it on the corner of her desk.
The characters are believable, if not too likable, and the story is logical and entertaining. Unfortunately, the narrator for this book is one of the worst ive heard. One of the best ways to meet an author is through his or her books. This classic middle grade novel from judy blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look. Blume is very real, and it can be both difficult, and at times too much, like in forever. Judy blume spent her childhood in elizabeth, new jersey, making up stories inside her head. I rediscovered dribble and superfudge, cringed my way through blubber, sympathized with sheila the great, and got a little nauseous thinking about pickle juice. An author study is an excellent way to investigate and celebrate the work of a writer. Judy blume is known and loved by millions of readers for her funny, honest, always believable stories. Blubber is a good namefor her, the note from wendy says about linda. She told me herself, the last time she was visitin.
When linda claims whales are covered with thick fat called blubber, jills buddies wendy and also caroline pass her a note that claims, blubber is a good name for her. 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. Two classic judy blume titles are available together. Blubber by judy blume, debbie ridpath ohi, paperback.
However, i think that blubber falls short in a few different. 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. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed blubber. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of her desk. Even if this isnt happening on such a big scale everywhere, chances are it happens at some point in every school. Judy blume is known and loved by millions of readers for her funny, honest. Written by judy blume, audiobook narrated by laura hamilton. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of her. Blubber by judy blume spider boy by ralph fletcher true blue by jeffrey lee feather boy by nick springer. She doesnt want to think about linda orher dumb report on the whale just now. Written by judy blume, audiobook narrated by halley feiffer.
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. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Read blubber by judy blume available from rakuten kobo. Linda reports about the whale, and other students start calling her blubber. Jill sets the note aside, yet a child snatches it and also passes it about. She doesnt want to think about linda or her dumb report on. Judy blume spent her childhood in elizabeth, new jersey, making.
The book blubber is detailed and formed about the power and bullying among fifthgrade students. Its too awful a few people were excessively biased and concentrated on every one of those swear words and tragically overlooked whats really important. Blubber ebook by judy blume 9780307817662 rakuten kobo. Judy blume books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The narrator of the story is jill brenner, a pennsylvania fifthgrader who joins her classmates in ostracizing and bullying linda, an awkward and overweight girl. Judy blume jill goes along with the rest of the fifthgrade class in tormenting a classmate and then finds out what its like when she, too, becomes a target. A note judy blume wrote this after her daughter experienced this. What is the conflict and resolution of judy blume s blubber. I loved this, along with other judy blume book, when i was in school.
Blubber by judy blume audiobook chapter 2 lexi abbott. I recommend buying the book and skipping the audio version of blubber. The novel does not spell out moral lessons for kids, but it teaches them by portraying truly repugnant behavior. This book makes you irate, it makes you need to talk up for the underdog, it does instruct a lesson. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from wendy says about linda. As one of the first authors for young adult readers to deal frankly with puberty, sex, and the confusion that surrounds adolescence, judy blume has inspired generations of teenagers with her lifechanging books.
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