Judy Blume

Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher has a massive problem in his life, and his name is Farley Drexel Hatcher. To the rest of the world, Peter's two-year-old brother is just an adorable, sweet little toddler known as Fudge. But Peter knows the dark truth: Fudge is a walking, talking disaster zone who ruins absolutely everything he touches. Whether he is throwing massive, screaming temper tantrums in the middle of a shoe store, scribbling all over Peter's hard-earned homework, or smearing mashed potatoes on the dining room walls, Fudge always finds a way to cause absolute chaos. Worse yet, Peter feels like his parents only ever pay attention to his troublemaking little brother. Now, Peter spends most of his time just trying to protect his most prized possession—a tiny pet green turtle named Dribble—from Fudge's destructive little hands. Living with Fudge requires a mountain of patience, and Peter is quickly running out of it. Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious, classic story about the wild ups and downs of surviving life with an impossible younger sibling.

Seventh grade is hard enough, but Peter Hatcher has a much bigger problem: his five-year-old brother, Fudge. This time, the wildest kid in the world has developed a complete obsession with money. Fudge is busy printing his own currency called Fudge Bucks, dressing up as a grumpy miser, and planning his birthday gifts years in advance. Just when Peter thinks his daily life cannot get any more embarrassing, his family takes a trip and accidentally runs into their long-lost relatives from Hawaii. Suddenly, the Hatchers are sharing space with cousins Flora and Fauna, a wacky pet bird, and a little boy who shares the exact same name as Fudge. With two Fudges running around the same room, the chaos reaches an entirely new level. Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious chapter book packed with non-stop family adventures, ridiculous schemes, and the most unpredictable family reunion ever.

The Great One and her little brother, The Pain, are hitting the road for a whole new set of adventures. Whether they are heading out or staying close to home, this brother and sister duo never experiences a dull moment. Join them as they tackle a chaotic trip to the crowded shopping mall where keeping track of everyone becomes a major challenge. Tag along for an exciting visit to the bustling county fair, where the towering Super Slide tests their bravery. Feel the sand between your toes during an eventful family outing to the beach involving a brand new boogie board. And brace yourself for an unexpected rush to the emergency room when The Pain takes a sudden tumble. Told with plenty of laughs and familiar sibling squabbles, these fun-filled stories perfectly capture the excitement and everyday surprises of exploring the world with your family.

Twelve-year-old Peter Hatcher feels like his life is constantly spinning out of control, and it is almost always because of his little brother. Farley Drexel Hatcher, better known to the world as Fudge, is older now, but he is still a massive pain. If managing a chaotic younger brother was not difficult enough, Peter's parents just dropped a double bombshell. First, his mother is having a brand new baby. Second, the entire family is moving away to Princeton, New Jersey, for a whole year. Now, Peter has to start the sixth grade in a completely unfamiliar town, make new friends from scratch, and attend the exact same school as Fudge. His biggest fear, however, is the new arrival. How is Peter supposed to survive middle school if this new baby turns out to be another human hurricane just like his younger brother?

Being the middle child is not easy, especially when your older brother gets all the new clothes and your younger sister gets all the attention. Freddy Dissel feels like a peanut butter sandwich where he is just the squished jelly in the middle. He wants to do something special that is completely his own. When Freddy sees a poster for the school play, he decides to try out for a part. To his surprise, he lands the very special role of the Green Kangaroo. Now he has to learn his lines, practice his hops, and get ready for the big performance. Stepping onto the stage might be exactly what Freddy needs to show everyone in his family that being in the middle can be the best place of all. This classic story celebrates finding your own voice and standing out in a crowded house.

Sheila Tubman has a secret. Sometimes she acts like confident, fearless Sheila the Great. But deep down, she is secretly afraid of a lot of things, especially spiders, swimming, and dogs. When her family moves out of the city to spend the summer in the country, Sheila comes face to face with everything she fears the most. Suddenly, she has to deal with a big dog living in her new house, creepy spiders hanging around, and swimming lessons that she really does not want to take. Spending the summer trying to look brave is exhausting work. As she makes new friends and faces new challenges, Sheila might discover that you do not have to be a fearless superhero to have a great time. Sometimes, just being yourself is brave enough. Join Sheila on a funny and relatable summer adventure about facing your fears.

Andrew really, really wants freckles! He sits behind Nicky in class and wishes he had a face full of them, just like Nicky. Maybe then his mom wouldn't always know if his neck was clean! One day, Andrew asks Nicky how he got his freckles. That's when Sharon, a know-it-all classmate, steps in. She says she has a secret recipe for freckle juice, and she's willing to sell it to Andrew for fifty cents! Andrew is so desperate for freckles that he pays up. He rushes home to mix the strange ingredients. What will happen when Andrew tries Sharon's special freckle juice? Will he get the freckles he always dreamed of, or will something very funny and unexpected happen instead? Join Andrew on his quest for the perfect freckles!

Meet Abigail. She is in the third grade, and she thinks she is absolutely brilliant. That is why she calls herself The Great One. Meet Jacob. He is in the first grade, and according to his sister, he is a massive nuisance. That is why she calls him The Pain. Whether they are getting bad haircuts, learning how to ride a bicycle, or helping out with Saturday morning chores, these two siblings rarely agree on anything. Jacob thinks his older sister is too bossy, while Abigail thinks her little brother gets away with everything. But even though they argue constantly and drive each other completely crazy, they secretly know that life would be incredibly boring without one another. Dive into seven funny, warmhearted adventures that perfectly capture the ups and downs of living with a sibling.

First grader Jacob and third grader Abigail are back, and they still do not see eye to eye. To Jacob, his older sister will always be The Great One. To Abigail, her little brother will forever be The Pain. But when they are at school, they realize that having a sibling in the same building can actually be surprisingly helpful. Whether it is dealing with a loose tooth that falls out on the school bus, trying to catch a runaway visitor on Bring Your Pet to School Day, or standing up to a mean bully who calls you names, some days are just easier when you have family nearby. Even their cat, Fluzzy, seems to understand that siblings need to stick together. Join this hilarious duo for a brand new set of everyday adventures that prove nobody has your back quite like a brother or sister.

Meet an eight-year-old girl who calls herself The Great One and her six-year-old brother, who she affectionately calls The Pain. These two siblings have completely different views on life, especially when it comes to who is the favorite child in the family. The Great One thinks her brother is a massive nuisance who gets away with everything just because he is younger. Meanwhile, The Pain thinks his older sister is incredibly bossy and thinks she knows absolutely everything. In this delightfully funny story, the brother and sister take turns sharing their side of the story, pointing out each other's annoying habits and competing for their parents' attention. As they list their hilarious complaints, readers will easily recognize the familiar, funny struggles of growing up with brothers and sisters. Deep down, they might just realize that their parents have enough love for both of them.