Literary Devices in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing takes place in New York City. Peter and his family have a classic New York lifestyle. They live in an apartment building and use taxis to get around. Central Park is...
Narrator Point of View
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is told entirely from Peter's perspective. He tells readers all about his life and his quirky family, especially his infuriating younger brother, Fudge. He's especia...
Genre
Told from the perspective of a fourth grader, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is geared to younger audiences. Peter takes on life in New York City from a kid's perspective, making the stories relev...
Tone
Even though some tough stuff happens in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing—like the death of a much beloved pet—Peter keeps the tone playful and light. He doesn't linger on the problems, and bounc...
Writing Style
The writing style in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is both simple and conversational. Because the story's told from the perspective of a fourth grader, Peter's language is uncomplicated and casua...
What's Up With the Title?
Why is this book called Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing instead of something more literal, like Stories About Fudge? Well, throughout the book, Peter Hatcher is constantly complaining about how his...
What's Up With the Ending?
At the very end of the book, Peter has just recovered from one of the worst things to ever happen in his young life—the death of his pet turtle, Dribble, at the hands (or mouth) of his brother. H...
Tough-o-Meter
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is perfect for readers who are moving past picture books and diving headfirst into the exciting world of chapter books. The language is simple, and each chapter/stor...
Plot Analysis
Two Brothers The book opens up by introducing us to our fearless narrator, a boy named Peter Hatcher. Peter gives us a glimpse into his family's quirks and conflicts. We meet his father, who works...
Trivia
If you want more of Fudge and the other characters from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, you'll be happy to learn that there are a bunch of Judy Blume books about Fudge, Peter, and even Sheila. (So...
Steaminess Rating
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is told from the perspective of Peter Hatcher, who's a fourth grader. The book is meant for a younger audience, so it's as G-rated as it gets. And besides, Peter sti...