Fresh, funny, and poignant, this book is one that may inspire readers to check out more books by this truly stellar author. Freckle juice by judy blume is a funny easy chapter book in the genre of realistic fiction. In the packet, i have included various elements that would be found in literature circles. Freckle juice by judy blume, debbie ridpath ohi, paperback.
Freckle juice is a humorous adventure for younger readers from literary superstar, judy blume, featuring inside illustrations by kate greenaway awardwinning illustrator, emily. Books similar to freckle juice goodreads share book. I created a comprehension packet to go along with the book freckle juice by judy blume. Andrew marcus wants freckles and he will do anything to get them. Award winning author judy blume, tells a hilarious story about. Andrew wants freckles more than anything in the world. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. These stories are the pain and the great one, the one in the middle is the green kangaroo, and freckle juice. Freckle juice kindle edition by blume, judy, ohi, debbie. Freckle juice written by judy blume chapter book for children aged 7 and up originally published by four winds press, a division of scholastic. Freckle juice a fun chapter book for children aged 7 and up. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. Judy blume, one of americas most popular authors, is the recipient of the 2004 national book foundation medal for distinguished contribution to american letters. Born in 1938 and raised in elizabeth, new jersey, she graduated from new york university with a bachelors degree in education.
May 11, 2011 freckle juice by judy blume is the story of andrew marcus, a boy who wants to avoid washing up before school so he will go to any lengths in order to have freckles that would hide his dirty neck. Freckle juice by judy blume chapter 1 before you read the chapter. The littles is a timeless favorite thats been enjoyed for decades. She began her writing career when she was 27, after her children started. This novel study is for the book freckle juice by judy blume.
Andrew wants freckles so badly that he buys sharons freckle recipe for fifty cents. Though she loved to read and made up stories for her paper dolls, it never occurred to her that she could be a writer. He is convinced that if he had freckles his mother would never know when his neck was dirty and he wouldnt have to wash it every day. I read this standalone in about 10 minutes and it was a good break from reading long, long, long books. Freckle juice by judy blume books, resources, supplies. It wasnt what i expected since judy blume mostly writes about puberty and stuff, but it was an overall great book. One of her books, freckle juice, is a favorite among adults and children everywhere.
This book is a guided reading level m, lexile of 370 and dra this novel study is perfect for. As the book ends, sharon pulls nicky aside and tells him she has a secret formula for freckle removal shes willing to share for 50 cents. This 48page picture and early chapter book features blackandwhite illustrations that add so much to this already exuberant story, and the short chapters make this ideal for both challenged and ontarget readers. Now i live in new york city and key west, florida, with my husband, george cooper, who writes nonfiction. Judy blume grew up in elizabeth, new jersey, the setting of many of her books. Andrews desperate desire to have freckles, a classmate whos all too eager to help him get them, and the series of events that ensue in this classic judy blume chapter book make it the perfect choice for readers learning about conflict and resolution. This perennial bestselling favorite from judy blume has a fresh new look more than anything in the world, andrew marcus wants freckles. This book is a guided reading level m, lexile of 370 and dra this novel study is perfect for a first grade shared read or a grade small guided reading group. And he put the recipe and when he drinks it down so fast his face turned green. Can you believe that and when his mom came in and she said. As a young struggling reader, this book was recommended to help him. There is also a craft where students can create their own recipe for freckle juice.
For young elementary students, judy blume has three picture storybooks that are wonderful for reading aloud to your little one. Main character andrew marcus wants freckles after noticing his classmate nicky has them. Many parents and teachers adore longtime author, judy blume. Our products and services help learners achieve their goals by providing unique insights about their ability level and potential for growth. Judy blume books for every age red apple reading blog. Use the worksheets below to supplement the judy blumes book, freckle juice, in your classroom. Freckle juice is considered a hilo book, and theyre easy to understand. I received a free copy of freckle juice, by judy blume, as part of a scholastic order that i placed for my classroom.
Freckle juice is the story of second grader that longs for freckles. Andrew marcus wants freckles more than anything, but only sharon knows the recipe, and it will. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Amused that andrew would do anything to get freckles, sharon offers him her special recipe for you guessed it freckle juice. Believing freckles will change his prospects for the better, young andrew pays fifty cents to an obnoxious classmate for her secret recipe only to endure a tummychurning disaster, in a reformatted edition of a classic favorite by the awardwinning author of tales of a fourth grade nothing. Sharon asks him for 50 cents for the stuff and wont budge from her asking price. Included are student pages with the textdependent questions as well as suggested answers. Thoughts on winning national book award with judy blume created by npr. The aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Is it worth fifty cents for the secret recipe for freckle juice.
But the next day, andrew discovers something truly amazing. Briefly predict what you believe the plot of freckle juice will be about. Freckle juice by judy blume is the story of andrew marcus, a boy who wants to avoid washing up before school so he will go to any lengths in order. Freckle juice whats a guy gotta do to get some freckles. I think it would be fun to do research and discover stories, like george. Judy blume, originally named judith sussman, is an awardwinning, bestselling author for children, teens, and adults. Thats when sharon offers andrew her secret freckle juice recipefor fifty cents, she promises, andrew can look just like nicky. Draw a straight line to connect the vocabulary word to its definition. Expand product details master storyteller and awardwinning author judy blume creates this funny tale about wanting something that you werent born with, and trying the craziest things to get it.
We recently read freckle juice by judy blume as part of our second grade homeschool curriculum. Freckle juice by judy blume is written for second and third grade students. I enjoyed reading this book because i like funny books. Award winning author judy blume, tells a hilarious story about wanting to be different. Jul 15, 1978 of guide freckle juice by judy blume taking the soft data can be conserved or saved in computer or in your laptop. Students analyze freckle juice using key skills for college and career readiness. Hes willing to try anything to make them appear, from a supposed freckle juice potion that only makes andrew sick to the unsubtle application of a blue marker to his skin. Although 50 cents is a lot of money, andrew feels he has no choice. There are many reading comprehension activities from which to choose depending on the reading level. Freckle juice by judy blume scholastic teacher store. His classmate nicky has frecklesthey cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. Judy blume books list of books by author judy blume. The main character, andrew marcus, will do just about anything to have freckles like his classmate nicky lane. To extend the learning process, i included simple enrichment activities that were ageappropriate.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read freckle juice. Any parent with children that are not on their grade level, look into hilo books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading freckle juice. Freckle juice is a humorous adventure for younger readers from literary superstar, judy blume, featuring inside illustrations by kate greenaway awardwinning illustrator, emily gravett. Freckle juice by judy blume chapter 1 read along youtube. The packet is broken up into 5 reading assignments. This wasnt my favorite judy blume but it came close. I had of course heard of judy blume, but never of this book, freckle juice. As a child, she dreamed of being all kinds of things detectives, a spy, an actress, even a cowgirl, but never a writer. I dont think i could set a book in a place without knowing it really well. So, it can be more than a book freckle juice by judy blume that you have. In fact, andrew wants freckles so bad that he buys a secret recipe for freckle juice from sharon for fifty cents, his fiveweek allowance. It is about a second grade student who wants to have freckles.
May 27, 2014 as a young struggling reader, this book was recommended to help him. Freckle juice by judy blume read aloud by krowe4kids. Freckle juice is about a boy whose name is andrew and he wants freckles sharon new how to get freckles and there was a secret recipe it was called freckle juice andrew wanted freckles so he trusted sharon. This freckle juice novel unit is a common core aligned resource. Poor andrew wishes he had freckles like his classmate, nicky. When nicky asks her for some of the freckle remover, she tells him he looks good with his freckles. Ready to grab the attention of a new generation, fresh cover art brings an updated look to. Freckle juice an excellent book about a young boy named andrew. Freckle juice by judy bloom has 40 pages and was first published in 1978. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.
Judy blume books, author biography, and reading level. Freckle juice isbn 0440428 is a 1971 childrens chapter book by judy blume with illustrations by sonia o. The most convenient method to reveal is that you can additionally save the soft documents of freckle juice by judy blume in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It didnt appeal to me much since im a preteen, but younger audiences would appreciate freckle juice. Freckle juice by judy blume is a humorous book for 2nd to 4th graders about accepting who you are and appreciating your individuality. This book companion contains comprehension questions for each chapter along with graphic organizers to help guide students through the book. My brother and mother loved this book because it was a very creative book. Freckle juice is about second grader andrew, who really wants to have freckles just like nicky. This page has reading comprehension questions, a character list, a math challenge, and a word search puzzle.
Freckle juice is a relatable and entertaining chapter book, appropriate for students in grades. Reading practice, literacy skills, vocabulary practice. I want to read this book agian because i love this book so much i would want to read a gazillion times moreone day i might have freckles. Freckle juice 1988 read online free book by judy blume in. Freckle juice book king county library system bibliocommons. Jul 01, 1978 freckle juice by judy bloom has 40 pages and was first published in 1978. He thinks im lucky because i get to make things up. I remember reading this book when i was little and giggling like crazy. Blumes descriptions make the story and its issues very real, and as usual, her style is infused with insight, warmth, and humor. Simple enrichment activities for freckle juice by judy blume. Mar 25, 2017 this feature is not available right now.
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