A fifth-grader joins her classmates in bullying an overweight peer, exploring the harsh realities of childhood cruelty.
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A fifth-grader joins her classmates in bullying an overweight peer, exploring the harsh realities of childhood cruelty.
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Blubber is a children's novel by Judy Blume first published in 1974. The narrator of the story is Jill Brenner, a Pennsylvania fifth-grader who joins her classmates in ostracizing and bullying Linda, an awkward and overweight girl. Linda gives an oral class report about whales and is hence nicknamed "Blubber" by her peers.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor physical bullying, such as tripping and restraining.
Profanity
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Moderate use of harsh language and name-calling among children.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult content depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor social messaging about peer dynamics and bullying.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on emotional and physical bullying of a child by peers.
Other
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