Title: Blubber
Author: Judy Blume
Type of Book: Fiction
Main Characters:
Tracy and Jill
Describe these characters:
They are the best of friends
Another Character:
Linda "Blubber"
Details:
She is the person who gets bullied.
Another Character:
Wendy
Details:
She acts like queen of the world.
Describe the time and place of the story:
This story took place in Philadelphia around autumn time.
What is this book about?
This is a story about bullying, the importance of friends and doing the right thing.
State a problem in the story and how it was solved:
Someone told on the two friends when they egged a man’s letterbox with rotten eggs. The friends trialled the suspect to find out if she did it.
What did you think of the book?
I think that children my age (10 – 15 years of age) would like it.
What did you like about the book?
I like the description of Tracy’s house.
What didn’t you like about the book?
Was the story confusing or hard to believe?
Was the story predictable (could you guess what was going to happen?)
It has surprises, twists and shocks but also some obvious parts.
Was the story believable?
Yes, it is very believable; it can easily happen.