Bud, Not Buddy
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is a reprint edition published by Delacorte Press in 1999, featuring 245 pages in English. Set in 1936 Flint, Michigan, the story follows ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy navigating difficult times. Armed with a suitcase filled with important items and a determination to uncover the identity of his father, Bud embarks on a journey that promises to be both humorous and adventurous.
Readers will find that Bud’s quest is driven by clues left by his mother, leading him to the flyers of Herman E. Calloway and his renowned band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. As Bud faces various challenges along the way, including hunger and fear, he encounters a cast of memorable characters that enrich his experience. This narrative explores themes of family and resilience against the backdrop of the Great Depression, blending humor with poignant moments.
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“It’s 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud’s got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase filled with his own important, secret things. 2. He’s the author of Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself. 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers of Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!! Bud’s got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road and find this mystery man, nothing can stop him – not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself. Bud, Not Buddy is full of laugh-out-loud humor and wonderful characters, hitting the high notes of jazz and sounding the deeper tones of the Great Depression. Once again Christopher Paul Curtis, author of the award-winning novel The Watsons Go Birmingham – 1963, takes readers on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey.” —
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