Book Resume
for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Professional book information and credentials for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.
- Grade Levels:*
- Grades 1-8
- Word Count:
- 23,741
- Lexile Level:
- 470L
- ATOS Reading Level:
- 3.3
- Genre:
- Humor
- Realistic Fiction
- Year Published:
- 1972
8 Subject Headings
The following 8 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing).
1 Full Professional Review
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From AudioFile Magazine
It should be true that the author is the best narrator of his/her own work, and Blume more than fulfills this expectation. In a children's title, it's especially grand if the reader can capture all of the bratty, sweet and simple nuances of the little characters. Blume is great as the parents, pretentious boss and older brother, and she outdoes herself with 3-year-old Fudge. She throws the perfect temper tantrum and cajoles adults with the best of them. All listeners, regardless of age, can identify with the exasperation of the older child who's often called upon to parent. An added feature of this series is several other Fudge stories, each deftly read by Blume. A particularly fun listen for parents and kids at bedtime. S.G.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
7 Selections for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.
United States Lists (7)
Kentucky
New York
- 3 Apples Book Award, 2009
- 3 Apples Book Award, 2010
- 3 Apples Book Award, 2013, Grades 3-6
- On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Summer Reading 2016, Elementary Level
North Carolina
- 2010-11 NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books
Oregon
- Oregon Battle of the Books, 2014-2015, Grades 3-5
Primary Source Statement on Creating Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Judy Blume on creating Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing:
This primary source recording with Judy Blume was created to provide readers insights directly from the book's creator into the backstory and making of this book.
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Citation: Blume, Judy. "Meet-the-Author Recording | Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." TeachingBooks, https://school.teachingbooks.net/bookResume/t/6606. Accessed 24 December, 2025.
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