Superfudge Reading Comprehension Questions
by Judy Blume
Part of the Fudge series · Book 3 of 5
Book Summary
Peter Hatcher, now 12, faces big changes when his family moves from New York City to Princeton, New Jersey, for a year. He struggles with leaving his friends, adjusting to a new school, and dealing with his mischievous younger brother, Fudge, who gets a new baby sister named Tootsie (Anna) and a pet myna bird. Peter also has to contend with his old rival, Sheila Tubman, moving to Princeton. The story follows Peter's journey of adapting to new situations and learning to appreciate his family, even with all their quirks, before eventually moving back home.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Superfudge.
1.What big news did Peter's parents tell him at the beginning of the story?
2.What did Fudge name his new baby sister, even though her real name was Anna?
3.What kind of pet did Fudge get when the family moved to Princeton?
4.Why was Peter unhappy about moving to Princeton?
5.Why do you think Fudge tried to give his new baby sister away?
6.How did Peter's feelings about Princeton change from the beginning to the end of the story?
7.What is one main lesson Peter learns about dealing with big changes in his life?
8.What does the story teach us about sibling relationships, especially between Peter and Fudge?
9.How can you tell that Peter is becoming more responsible as the story goes on?
10.What does the word 'sabbatical' mean in the sentence: 'My dad was taking a sabbatical to write a book, which meant we had to move.'?
11.What does 'dismay' mean when the story says, 'To Peter's dismay, Sheila Tubman was moving to Princeton too!'?
12.If Fudge had 'mischievous' behavior, what kind of behavior was he showing?
13.How would you feel if your family suddenly told you that you were moving to a new town for a whole year?
14.What is one thing you would do to help a new sibling feel welcome, even if you felt a little jealous?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Superfudge to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Superfudge with children.
What was your favorite part of Superfudge? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Superfudge, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Superfudge make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Superfudge to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Judy Blume wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Superfudge?
Superfudge by Judy Blume is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Superfudge?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Superfudge, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Superfudge for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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