Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing - wikipedia Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( August 2015 ) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing First edition Author Judy Blume Illustrator Roy Doty Country United States Language English Genre Children 's novel Publisher Dutton Publication date 1972 Media type Print ( Hardback & Paperback ) Pages 120 pp ISBN 0 - 525 - 40720 - 0 OCLC 340266 LC Class PZ7. B6265 Tal Followed by Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a children 's novel written by American author Judy Blume and published in 1972. It is the first in the Fudge series and was followed by Superfudge, Fudge - a-Mania, and most recently by Double Fudge. Although Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great features many of the same characters as the series, it does not fit exactly in the continuity of it because it only focuses on Peter 's classmate ( who later becomes his stepcousin ), Sheila Tubman. Originally, the book featured illustrations by Roy Doty, but all post 2002 reprints of it have omitted the pictures. The story focuses on a nine - year - old boy named Peter Warren Hatcher and his relationship with his two - and - a-half - year - old brother, Farley Drexel `` Fudge '' Hatcher. Farley hates the sound of his legal name, and prefers Fudge for any and all occasions. Contents 1 Plot summary 2 Characters 3 References 4 External links Plot summary The book chronicles 9 - year - old Peter Hatcher 's infuriation with the horrendous behavior demonstrated by his annoying 21⁄2 - year - old brother, Fudge, which frequently goes unpunished. Peter becomes frustrated with Fudge because he often disturbs Dribble, Peter 's pet turtle, which Peter won at his friend 's birthday party. Furthermore, Fudge throws nonstop temper tantrums, goes through a finicky phase of abstaining from eating altogether, and emulates Peter 's behavior, throwing tantrums if it is prohibited. Nevertheless, their parents dote on Fudge, to Peter 's anger. For months, Fudge 's antics continue ; breaking his front teeth after catapulting himself from the jungle gym at the local playground when he decides to fly ( Chapter 4 ), vandalizing Peter 's group homework assignment ( Chapter 7 ), and taking off on his family at a movie theater ( Chapter 9 ). However, one day, to Peter 's absolute misery, he returns home to discover Dribble is missing from his bowl, Fudge claiming to have swallowed him. These proclamations prove to be correct, and Fudge is rushed to the hospital, where Dribble is safely extracted, to Mrs. Hatcher 's relief. However, Dribble has died in Fudge 's stomach, and no one, especially Fudge, seems to care. Peter is incredibly devastated over the loss of his beloved pet, however, his parents sympathetically compensate by adopting a dog, which Peter appropriately names `` Turtle '' in memory of Dribble. Characters Main article : List of Fudge series characters Peter -- The protagonist of the story, and a smart, assertive, but seemingly naive 9 - year - old boy. Most of the book focuses upon his relationship with Fudge and his family, and the fact that Fudge is the perceived source of all of his troubles. His parents usually seem to let Fudge get away with anything and everything, something that he would later realize was not always true. But it is true that Peter 's needs and wants are often ignored and overshadowed in favor of Fudge 's. Peter believes that his parents show Fudge preferential treatment, especially his mother ; he also is frequently frustrated when Fudge gets into his things and tries to become involved in his activities. However, Peter does love him very much and shows concern when he is hospitalized ( after swallowing Peter 's pet turtle, Dribble ) and the doctors speculate that they may need to operate on him. Peter is upset at first when he learns that Dribble is dead, and then again is jealous when he sees Fudge get showered with attention and gifts when he comes home, but then his father comes home with a dog for Peter for being `` a good sport '' and to compensate for the loss. Fudge -- Peter 's younger brother, whom he often resents. At the beginning of the book, Fudge ( a nickname for his much - despised legal name, Farley Drexel ) is two years old, and turns three in Chapter 5. He is a very loud, demanding, and mischievous toddler who is prone to violent temper tantrums. He has a very active imagination, and others -- including Sheila Tubman and the wife of one of his father 's clients -- adore him. In the final chapter, he ( somehow ) eats Peter 's pet turtle, Dribble, whole, killing him. He is hospitalized, and the doctors are able to help him defecate out Dribble 's remains. He is often perceived as a pest by Peter, but Fudge looks up to Peter and eventually Peter realizes the bond they have. Anne Hatcher -- The mother of Peter and Fudge, and wife of Warren. A caring mother, she shows love and devotion to her family and is very protective of Fudge. Her sometimes over-protective ways with him sometime cause problems for Peter ; for example, when Fudge jumps off the jungle gym at the playground ( believing he is a bird that will land safely ), she screeches at Peter, holding him solely responsible and not even listening to his side of the story. However, she is quick to apologize for her snappy judgments, and later admits she got overly emotional with the aftermath of Fudge 's flying experience and took it out on Peter. Another time when Fudge ruined Peter 's school project, she spanked him, which surprised even Peter ( up to this he believed everyone thought Fudge can do no wrong ), but Anne remarks Fudge is at a point where he knew better than that. Warren Hatcher -- The father of Peter and Fudge, and husband of Anne. He works at an unnamed advertising agency, whose major clients in Tales are with Juicy - O ( a fruit beverage that the Hatchers find rather noxious - tasting ) and Toddle Bike ( a manufacturer of plastic toy tricycles a la the Big Wheel and Green Machine ) ; Fudge is hired for a commercial for the latter product. Although most of Warren 's clients are happy with his work and company, he also had his share of failures, such as losing the Juicy - O account. A loving father who wants what is best for his family, he is more conservative in rearing his sons than Anne, particularly with Fudge. For example, at one point in the book, when Fudge was going through a stage where he refused to eat at the table, Anne was worried sick over this. Warren finally settled the issue by saying `` eat it or wear it '', and when Fudge refused, he dumped a bowl of corn flakes over his head. He begins eating, once again, after the cereal incident. Dribble -- Peter 's pet turtle. He won him at his best friend 's birthday party. Dribble is always annoyed by Fudge, which has led him to be swallowed whole by Fudge, killing him. Sheila Tubman -- Classmate of Peter and Jimmy, who lives with her family in the same apartment building as the Hatchers. Peter is annoyed at the very thought of her, considering her to be a bossy know - it - all who still has cooties. At times, she does assert herself by trying to control a school project she, Peter, and Jimmy were assigned to work on together ( although their efforts are rewarded with an `` A '' ). She is sometimes allowed to help babysit Fudge. She has an older sister named Libby. It is hinted at, however briefly, that she may have a slight crush on Peter, although because of their bickering it is not evident. References External links Judy Blume 's website Children 's literature portal 1970s portal Works by Judy Blume Fudge series Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great Superfudge Fudge - a-Mania Double Fudge Characters Novels The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo Iggie 's House Are You There God ? It 's Me, Margaret. Then Again, Maybe I Wo n't Freckle Juice It 's Not the End of the World Deenie Blubber Forever... Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself Wifey Tiger Eyes Smart Women Just as Long as We 're Together Here 's to You, Rachel Robinson Summer Sisters In The Unlikely Event Non-fiction and others The Judy Blume Diary Letters to Judy : What Kids Wish They Could Tell You The Pain and the Great One Places I Never Meant to Be Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tales_of_a_Fourth_Grade_Nothing&oldid=793792318 '' Categories : 1972 American novels American children 's novels E.P. Dutton books Fudge series Novels by Judy Blume Novels set in New York City 1972 children 's books Hidden categories : Articles lacking sources from August 2015 All articles lacking sources Pages to import images to Wikidata Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 4 August 2017, at 00 : 10. About Wikipedia

Question: what is fudge's real name in tales of a fourth grade nothing
Answer: The story focuses on a nine-year-old boy named Peter Warren Hatcher and his relationship with his two-and-a-half-year-old brother, Farley Drexel "Fudge" Hatcher. Farley hates the sound of his legal name, and prefers Fudge for any and all occasions.