Free blubber worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Linda cant help it if shes fat, but what starts as a joke leads to a sustained and cruel ritual of humiliation. Judy blume spent her childhood in elizabeth, new jersey, making up stories inside her head. Additional themes include challenges, friendships growing up, peer pressure, and selfdiscovery. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from caroline said about linda. Blubber is a childrens novel by judy blume first published in 1974. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed blubber by her peers. The namecalling escalates into more intense bullying and humiliation. Blubber ebook by judy blume 9780307817662 rakuten kobo. Blubber is a story about a group of girls that our main character is in, that keep picking on a heavy set girl in their class. May 22, 2007 listen to blubber audiobook by judy blume. Blubber is a good namefor her, the note from wendy says about linda. Blubber by judy blume spider boy by ralph fletcher true blue by jeffrey lee feather boy by nick springer.
I gave the book and overall of three stars because the reading was absolutely excellent but the story was just ok. Blubber by judy blume read by halley feiffer audiobook. When linda claims whales are covered with thick fat called blubber, jills buddies wendy and also caroline pass her a note that claims, blubber is a good name for her. Blubber, first published in 1974, is a good example. Jill crumples it up andleaves it on the corner of her desk. Written by judy blume, audiobook narrated by halley feiffer. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Listen to blubber by judy blume available from rakuten kobo. Its too awful a few people were excessively biased and concentrated on every one of those swear words and tragically overlooked whats really important.
Judy blume is one of americas most beloved authors. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from wendy says about linda. Use the questions to open discussion with your students on this important topic. Judy blume spent her childhood in elizabeth, nj, making up stories inside her head. Tiger eyes figures out how to pass on a force of feeling as to every relatives fear, sadness, outrage, and depressionand figures out how to do it without being discouraging or having the principle character flounder in it. Judy blume has a great way of writing that intrigues the reader, while also making them think deeply about the issues at hand. Oct 28, 2015 blubber by judy blume in doc, fb3, rtf download ebook. Download blubber pdf ebook ebook php free ebook pdf. Download and enjoy your favorite judy blume audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Linda reports about the whale, and other students start calling her blubber. As a child, judy spent time looking through library shelves for the perfect books, and if she couldnt find the right ones, she entertained herself by making up stories in her head.
Jan 15, 2017 bullies abound in judy blume s blubber and on our top ten list of the best bullies in literature. Its me, margaret, blubber, and tales of a fourth grade nothing. Jill knows she should defend linda, but at first shes too. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of. Hailey feiffer jill goes along with the rest of the fifthgrade class in tormenting a classmate and then finds out what its like when she, too, becomes a target. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Her lack of awareness made it easy for the class leader to use her power in an evil way, victimizing one student and turning classmate against classmate. What it means, how it affects all of us, what to do about it. Blubber by judy blume audiobook chapter 2 lexi abbott. Jill is the narrator also the main character of this novel.
In these new stories the kids are on the go the pain needs a trip to the emergency room. When overweight linda gives an oral report on whales, the cruel and powerwielding class leader, wendy, starts calling her blubber. I loved judy blume books as a child and am glad they are available on audible. Among her hugely popular books are superfudge, fudgeamania, tales of a fourth grade nothing, and otherwise known as sheila the great, all avai. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Apr 29, 2014 this classic middle grade novel from judy blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look. Jill crumpled it up and left it on the corner of her school desk. The narrator gives an introduction to blubber, reads enough from the book for listeners to find out how jill along with the other fifth graders have nicknamed linda blubber and play cruel pranks on. Blume has been loved by generations of girls because of her honest portrayal of their lives.
Home judy blume audio downloads judy blume audio downloads. Read blubber by judy blume available from rakuten kobo. The chubby tenyearold of four years ago was no more, and in her place was a tall, shapely fourteenyearold with a perfectly proportioned figure. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. She doesnt want to think about linda or her dumb report on the whale just now. Written by author judy blume, blubber is a 1974 childrens story about elevenyearold schoolgirl jill brenner, her friends, wendy, caroline, and tracywu, and their bullying of classmate linda. This classic middle grade novel from judy blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and has a fresh new look. Also there is a slight use of cursing so i suggest this book is only read from ages 914 other than that blubber is a novel that will be passed on for generations and might someday become a classic because of. Judy blume author judy blume is known and loved by millions of readers for her funny, honest, always believable stories. Readers adore judy blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence.
Listening library, an imprint of the random house audio publishing group. She has always been an imaginative person and an avid reader. This book makes you irate, it makes you need to talk up for the underdog, it does instruct a lesson. Written by judy blume, audiobook narrated by kim mai guest. Blubber is one of judy blume s best books,it is an awesome novel for many chirdren,but most pupils under 9 might find the text confusing. Judy blume s somewhat disquieting depiction of childhood cruelty is not uncalledfor, as anyone who remembers grade school can attest.
I recommend buying the book and skipping the audio version of blubber. But robby grabs the note, and before linda stops talk. Unfortunately, the narrator for this book is one of the worst ive heard. She doesnt want to think about linda orher dumb report on the whale just now. Blubber by judy blume, debbie ridpath ohi, paperback. Blubber worksheets and literature unit by judy blume grades 46 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Judy blume responds to those who want to ban her books duration. The narrator of the story is jill brenner, a pennsylvania fifthgrader who joins her classmates in ostracizing and bullying linda, an awkward and overweight girl. Free blubber study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
Blubber pdf ebook php free ebook pdf and epub download. Blubber is a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin and over the muscles of whales. But robby grabs the note, and before linda stops talking ithas gone halfway around the room. Based on an incident in my daughter randys fifth grade classroom that never could have happened if the teacher had been tuned in to the kids in her class. I did dislike the story because of some very awkward moments judy blume mentioned. Browse judy blumes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. If youre looking for a free download links of blubber pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you.
Blubber the free library of philadelphia overdrive. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed blubber. Blubber audio cd may 22, 2007 by judy blume author. When linda innocently reads out her class project, everyone finds it funny. Want to know how judy came to write each of her books.
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