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ABOUT THE BOOK
NO SPOILERSPeter Hatcher is already dealing with his out-of-control five-year-old brother Fudge when his parents drop two more surprises on him: a new baby is on the way, and the whole family is moving from New York City to Princeton, New Jersey for a year. Peter hates the idea of leaving his best friend Jimmy Fargo, starting at a new school, and having to share a hallway with Fudge every single day. But then the baby sister arrives, Fudge gets his own talking myna bird named Uncle Feather, and Peter starts making friends in Princeton. The question is whether this new life is something Peter can get used to, or whether he will spend the whole year counting the days until they go home.
Free Battle of the Books questions for Superfudge
SPOILERSEvery one of these has the same answer, and that is the point. In a real battle the question is read aloud with a dozen other books in play, and students have a few seconds to place it. Here is what a battle might ask about Superfudge. Use them as a quiz, a trivia round, or BOTB practice.
Where in the book they come from
- Early in the book
In what book is a baby sister born during her brother's class trip to the Met's Egyptian Room?
✓ Answer
Superfudge by Judy Blume
Peter's sister Tamara Roxanne arrives on February 26 at 2:04 in the afternoon while his fifth grade class is studying mummies. It is a perfect Judy Blume detail that ties Peter's normal school day to a huge family event happening across the city.
- First half
In what book does a rented house have a library where books are arranged on shelves by their leather color?
✓ Answer
Superfudge by Judy Blume
The Princeton house has brown, green, red, and tan leather sections in the library, plus fireplaces in nearly every room. Peter notices every detail but knows better than to tell his dad what he really thinks of the so-called charm.
- First half
In what book does a kindergartner get his very own pet myna bird and name him Uncle Feather?
✓ Answer
Superfudge by Judy Blume
Mom suggests a yo-yo as a reward for doing well in kindergarten, but the little brother insists on a bird. Peter steers him toward a myna because they can talk, and the family ends up with a chatty black bird named Uncle Feather.
- Second half
In what book does a neighbor serve trick-or-treaters chocolate-chip cookies made with ground worms?
✓ Answer
Superfudge by Judy Blume
Mrs. Muldour, who is known for eating worms, gives the boys cookies and reveals she grinds the worms right into the flour.
- Second half
In what book does a six-year-old keep asking, "You want to make something of it?"
✓ Answer
Superfudge by Judy Blume
Daniel Manheim, the bird-expert friend of the little brother, introduces himself with this tough-guy line every chance he gets.
- Near the end
In what book does a kindergartner describe his own principal during a famous author's chalk talk?
✓ Answer
Superfudge by Judy Blume
On stage with Brian Tumkin, the little brother describes a bald, fat-bellied, duck-walking man, and Mr. Green asks for the signed drawing.
