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Quick answer: If you loved Superfudge, read Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Fudge-a-Mania and Freckle Juice, then Beverly Cleary's Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona and Henry Huggins, then Andrew Clements's Frindle, and Paula Danziger's Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon and Annie Barrows's Ivy + Bean. All are funny family stories.
Judy Blume's Superfudge (1980) is a sequel to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. These picks share its laughs.
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Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing | Judy Blume | Ages 7-11 | family comedy |
| Fudge-a-Mania | Judy Blume | Ages 8-12 | family comedy |
| Freckle Juice | Judy Blume | 6-9 | early chapter-book readers |
| Blubber | Judy Blume | Ages 9-13 | school drama |
| Ramona the Pest | Beverly Cleary | 6-9 | readers who like school stories |
| Beezus and Ramona | Beverly Cleary | 7-10 | readers who have siblings |
| Frindle | Andrew Clements | 8-12 | readers who like school pranks |
| Henry Huggins | Beverly Cleary | 6-9 | readers who love dogs |
| Dear Mr. Henshaw | Beverly Cleary | 8-12 | readers who want a more serious book |
| Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon | Paula Danziger | 6-9 | readers who face change |
| Ivy + Bean | Annie Barrows | 6-8 | first chapter books |
| The Penderwicks | Jeanne Birdsall | Ages 8-12 | modern classic |
| Anna Hibiscus | Atinuke | Ages 5-8 | family warmth |
| Dear Dumb Diary | Jim Benton | 8-12 | kids who like sarcasm |
| Ramona Quimby, Age 8 | Beverly Cleary | Ages 6-10 | classic realism |
1. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Peter's little brother Fudge makes every day chaotic. Classic, warm and laugh-out-loud funny.
Best for: family comedy.
2. Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume
Peter's summer with his younger brother Fudge goes wrong. Funny and quick.
Best for: family comedy.
3. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
Andrew wants freckles so badly that he buys a “recipe” from a classmate. Short, silly and perfect for early readers.
Best for: early chapter-book readers.
4. Blubber by Judy Blume
A class turns on a classmate and one girl learns about bullying. Honest and uncomfortable.
Best for: school drama.
5. Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
Ramona starts kindergarten and gets into funny trouble. Charming and real.
Best for: readers who like school stories.
6. Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Beezus is annoyed by her little sister Ramona. A classic of sibling life.
Best for: readers who have siblings.
7. Frindle by Andrew Clements
Nick Allen invents a new word for a pen, and the whole town joins in. Clever and sweet.
Best for: readers who like school pranks.
8. Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
Henry brings a stray dog home on the bus. Warm, funny and simple.
Best for: readers who love dogs.
9. Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Leigh Botts writes letters to his favorite author as he deals with his parents' divorce. Gentle and honest.
Best for: readers who want a more serious book.
10. Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger
Amber Brown's best friend moves away. A funny and moving story of friendship.
Best for: readers who face change.
11. Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows
Two very different neighbors become friends and get into trouble together. The best pick for early chapter readers.
Best for: first chapter books.
12. The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Four sisters spend a summer at a cottage. Charming and old-fashioned in feel.
Best for: modern classic.
13. Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke
Anna lives with her large family in Africa. Cheerful and gentle.
Best for: family warmth.
14. Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton
Jamie Kelly writes a hilarious, sarcastic diary about school, friends and enemies. Short and very funny.
Best for: kids who like sarcasm.
15. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
Ramona starts third grade and discovers her own mistakes. Warm and funny, a standard for school stories.
Best for: classic realism.
How We Chose These Books
Every pick is a real, widely available book that shares something specific with Superfudge: its tone, its themes, its pace or the kind of characters it puts at the center. We mixed well-known favorites with a few less obvious titles, and we noted who each book suits best so you can match it to the reader. Where a book belongs to a series, we list the first volume so you can start at the beginning.
If you are not sure where to begin, start with the first three picks in the table: they are the closest match to Superfudge. The rest of the list moves further out, so it works well once you know which part of the original you liked most.
How to Choose
For more Blume, read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. For family, try Ramona the Pest. For humour, pick Frindle.
Related: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume: Summary and Key Takeaways · Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume: Summary and Key Takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote Superfudge?
Judy Blume, in 1980.
Is it a sequel?
Yes, to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.
What age is it for?
About 7 to 11.
Which book here is best for classic realism?
Try Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary, which suits readers looking for classic realism.
Which book here is best for kids who like sarcasm?
Try Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton, which suits readers looking for kids who like sarcasm.
Which book here is best for family warmth?
Try Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke, which suits readers looking for family warmth.
Which book here is best for modern classic?
Try The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall, which suits readers looking for modern classic.
Which book here is best for first chapter books?
Try Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows, which suits readers looking for first chapter books.
Which book here is best for readers who face change?
Try Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger, which suits readers looking for readers who face change.