Title: Blubber
Author: Judy Blume
Publisher: Bradbury Press (first edition, 1974) Later editions: Dell Publishing (1979), Yearling/Random House (1986) grokipedia.comgrokipedia.com. Blubber (novel)
Year: 1974 (original publication)
ISBN: 0‑87888‑072‑0 (first edition) 978‑0878880720 (Bradbury Press edition) grokipedia.comgrokipedia.com. Blubber (novel)
Page Count: 153 pages (first edition)
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):Blubber follows fifth‑grader Jill Brenner, who joins her classmates in bullying Linda Fischer after Linda gives a school report on whales. The nickname “Blubber” spreads, escalating into physical and psychological harassment led by Wendy, the class’s dominant bully. Jill participates until group dynamics shift and she becomes a target herself, forcing her to confront peer pressure, cruelty, and her own role in the bullying. The novel presents an unflinching look at childhood social hierarchies, conformity, and the consequences of unchecked group behavior.
Tier Classification: Middle Grade Fiction → Academic Engine → SEL & Literacy Tier
Shelf Code: AC‑SEL‑BLUME‑BLUBBER‑74 (Academic • Social‑Emotional Learning • Author • Title • Year)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading comprehension (main ideas, character motivation)
Narrative structure (conflict, rising action, resolution)
SEL: bullying, peer pressure, empathy, social dynamics (Aligned with ELA mastery and SEL competencies)
Alison Credential Mapping:
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Communication Skills
Ethical Decision‑Making (Aligned with workplace‑readiness soft‑skills credentials)
Corridor Alignment: Academic Corridor → Literacy & SEL Civic Corridor → Identity, Representation, Social Dynamics Leadership Corridor → Ethics & Group Influence
Node Placement: Node A‑4: SEL & Social Dynamics Node C‑2: Civic Identity & Peer Pressure Node L‑1: Leadership Ethics & Influence Node AC‑3: Literary Analysis & Character Study
Title: Blubber
Author: Judy Blume
Publisher: Bradbury Press (first edition, 1974) Later editions: Dell Publishing (1979), Yearling/Random House (1986) grokipedia.comgrokipedia.com. Blubber (novel)
Year: 1974 (original publication)
ISBN: 0‑87888‑072‑0 (first edition) 978‑0878880720 (Bradbury Press edition) grokipedia.comgrokipedia.com. Blubber (novel)
Page Count: 153 pages (first edition)
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):Blubber follows fifth‑grader Jill Brenner, who joins her classmates in bullying Linda Fischer after Linda gives a school report on whales. The nickname “Blubber” spreads, escalating into physical and psychological harassment led by Wendy, the class’s dominant bully. Jill participates until group dynamics shift and she becomes a target herself, forcing her to confront peer pressure, cruelty, and her own role in the bullying. The novel presents an unflinching look at childhood social hierarchies, conformity, and the consequences of unchecked group behavior.
Tier Classification: Middle Grade Fiction → Academic Engine → SEL & Literacy Tier
Shelf Code: AC‑SEL‑BLUME‑BLUBBER‑74 (Academic • Social‑Emotional Learning • Author • Title • Year)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading comprehension (main ideas, character motivation)
Narrative structure (conflict, rising action, resolution)
SEL: bullying, peer pressure, empathy, social dynamics (Aligned with ELA mastery and SEL competencies)
Alison Credential Mapping:
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Communication Skills
Ethical Decision‑Making (Aligned with workplace‑readiness soft‑skills credentials)
Corridor Alignment: Academic Corridor → Literacy & SEL Civic Corridor → Identity, Representation, Social Dynamics Leadership Corridor → Ethics & Group Influence
Node Placement: Node A‑4: SEL & Social Dynamics Node C‑2: Civic Identity & Peer Pressure Node L‑1: Leadership Ethics & Influence Node AC‑3: Literary Analysis & Character Study
