181 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481414401
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 29 April 2014
Description
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. "Blubber is a good name for her," the note from Caroline said about Linda. Jill crumpled it ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,944 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
reflective 37%
funny 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
informative 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Body shaming, FatphobiaModerate
Eating disorder, Vomit, Toxic friendshipMinor
Ableism, Addiction, Drug use181 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481414401
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 29 April 2014
Description
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. "Blubber is a good name for her," the note from Caroline said about Linda. Jill crumpled it ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,944 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
reflective 37%
funny 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
informative 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Body shaming, FatphobiaModerate
Eating disorder, Vomit, Toxic friendshipMinor
Ableism, Addiction, Drug use