About the Book Fudge Hatcher--the five-year-old human hurricane--is back for more antics as he makes sure there is never a dull moment at the familys summer rental house. His latest plan is to marry his brother Peters sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. Its going to be an unforgettable trip for both families. Book Synopsis Fudge is back--and driving his brother Peter crazy, as usual. This five-year-old human hurricane is more trouble than ever. His latest plan is to marry Peters sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman (how disgusting!). But Peters problems are about to get worse. His parents have decided to share a summer house with the Tubmans. And Peter will be stuck with Fudge and Sheila the Cootie Queen for three whole weeks! Its going to be an unforgettable (and hilarious) trip for both families, filled with old friends and new ones, plenty of surprises and lots of laughs. It may not be the vacation of Peters dreams. But as millions of Judy Blume fans know, it wont be dull. Because with Fudge around, anything can happen...and does! An IRA-CBC Childrens Choice Book Review Quotes Just the right doses of surprise and laughter to keep turning the pages. About the Author Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, NJ, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret ; Superfudge ; Blubber ; Just As Long As Were Together ; and Forever . She has also written the best-selling novels Wifey ; Smart Women ; and, Summer Sisters . More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages. She receives thousands of letters each month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and concerns with her. Judy received a B.S. in education from New York University in 1961, which named her a Distinguished Alumna in 1996, the same year that American Library Association honored her with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement . She has won more than ninety awards, none more important than those coming directly from her youngest readers. She serves on the boards of the Authors Guild, currently as Vice President; the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, where she sponsors an award for contemporary fiction; and the National Coalition Against Censorship, working to protect intellectual freedom. In Spring 2002, Judy was a spokesperson for the Cheerios A Book for Every Child literacy campaign which benefited Reading is Fundamental, Americas largest literacy organization. She is also the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation. Judys first book in the Fudge series, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing , was published in 1972. She is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the publication of Double Fudge . Just as generations of fans have loved the Fudge books, generations of Judys family have inspired them. Thirty years ago, Fudge was inspired by her son, Larry, and now Double Fudge was written at the request of her grandson, Elliot. Judy lives on islands up and down the East Coast with her husband George Cooper. They have three grown children and one grandchild.