Blubber
A fifth-grade class turns on one of its own, in Judy Blume’s unsparing novel about cruelty and the ease of going along with the crowd.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1972
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Judy Blume
About this book
Blubber was published by Bradbury Press in 1972 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Judy Blume, who has 7 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Blubber is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1972.
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Questions about Blubber
Who wrote Blubber?
Blubber was written by Judy Blume, who has 7 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Blubber?
Bradbury Press published Blubber in 1972, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has Blubber won any awards?
Blubber was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Blubber for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Blubber?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Blubber and which editions exist.