Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
by Judy Blume
- Lexile
- 470L
- Grade range
- Grades 2–5
- Age range
- Ages 7–11
- Pages
- 128
- First published
- 1972
- Genre
- Middle Grade Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780142408810
About this book
Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher navigates the chaos caused by his two-year-old brother Fudge. Blume's first Fudge novel launched a long-running series read routinely in 2nd-4th grade.
Themes
- siblings
- family
- everyday life
- growing up
Where this book is assigned
Common Core State Standards (ELA)
- recommended· 3rd gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 2-3 exemplar
- recommended· 4th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 4-5 exemplar
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Common questions
- What grade level is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 2–5, with a Lexile measure of 470L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
- What is the Lexile level of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing has a Lexile measure of 470L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.
- What curricula assign Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing appears on reading lists for Common Core State Standards (ELA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
- Is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing banned in schools?
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
- What themes does Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing explore?
- Central themes in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing include siblings, family, everyday life, growing up. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.