Blubber

Firefly & Fern Summary

Blubber is a powerful exploration of how quickly friendships can turn cruel when peer pressure takes hold. Through the eyes of a fifth-grader caught up in bullying a classmate, Judy Blume masterfully shows children how their words and actions affect others, and what it takes to stand up against the crowd. This thought-provoking novel helps readers understand the complexities of social dynamics and develop empathy and moral courage.