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Blubber is a children's novel by Judy Blume first published in 1974. The narrator of the story is Jill Brenner, a Pennsylvania fifth-grader who joins her classmates in ostracizing and bullying Linda, an awkward and overweight girl. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed "Blubber" by her peers.
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This classic middle grade novel from Judy Blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look. “Blubber is a good name for her,” the note from Caroline said about Linda. Jill crumpled it up and left it on the corner of her school desk.
Jan 1, 2001 · Judy Blume describes in the afterword that she wrote this book after her very shy daughter experienced a “queen bee” bully in their classroom, a girl who essentially used all of her physical beauty, power and charm to destroy the life of another girl in the class.
Blubber is funny to a point, then wham! Some adults are bothered by the language and the cruelty, but the kids get it. They live it. In some places the book is used in teacher training classes to help future teachers understand classroom dynamics.
age 9+. Honest novel shows brutality of grade school bullying. Book Judy Blume School 1974. Rate book. Parents Say: age 11+ 9 reviews. Any Iffy Content? Read more. Talk with Your Kids About… Read more. A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this book. Educational Value. Blubber teaches readers some hard lessons about ho.
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Jan 1, 2012 · Sold by ThriftBooks-Phoenix. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Used (5) from. $891 & FREE Shipping. Follow the author. Judy Blume. Follow. Blubber Paperback – International Edition, January 1, 2012. by Judy Blume (Author) 4.6 2,088 ratings. Teachers' pick See all teachers' picks. See all formats and editions.
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Apr 29, 2014 · What happens when teasing goes too far? This classic middle grade novel from Judy Blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look.
Feb 9, 2017 · Book Review: Blubber by Judy Blume (1974) When Linda Fischer gives a report on whales to Jill Brenner's fifth grade class, Jill's classmate Wendy begins calling Linda by the cruel nickname of Blubber. Soon, everyone in the class is in on the joke, and Jill is dressing as a flenser - one who removes the blubber from dead whales - for Halloween.
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Apr 1, 2015 · Jill knows she should defend Linda, but at first she's too scared. When she eventually stands up to the bullies, she becomes their next victim - and what's worse, Linda is now on their side . . ....
Dec 14, 2023 · Judy Blume. Ages 9 to 11. Audiobook. Buy the book. 14 December 2023. Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books. Synopsis. Bullying sucks, but true friendship is worth fighting for. From the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume's Blubber is a sensitive exploration of bullying and self-esteem.
