Bud, Not Buddy
Book description
A heart-warming, funny and fast-moving story set in 1930s America - past winner of the highly prestigious Newbery Medal.
Bud is on a journey. He has hit the road with one idea in mind - he wants to discover his father. He's not got a lot to go on -…
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Bud is one of my absolute favorite middle grade protagonists. Equally heartbreaking and hilarious, Bud is determined to find his father, who he believes is a jazz musician. He embarks on a journey from Michigan out west, which vividly depicts life during the Great Depression. Bud’s honest account of the evils he encounters – racism, violence, and poverty – illuminates the tragedy and absurdity of racist ideologies and the suffering of so many.
Throughout the novel, Bud’s humor provides a beautifully child-like perspective that will delight readers. The novel also does a wonderful job of celebrating jazz and highlighting the…
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