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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
So excited about this book. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ IT!! Definitely in my top five favorite kids books. What a tear-jerker.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
5 stars, plus five more. What a beautiful book. The innocence of childhood meets the reality of life during the Depression as a black, orphaned child. Bud is a fabulous narrator, always straightforward and letting the reader in on his unique perspective. He's intelligent, and definitely a survivor, but he still has a lack of awareness of the adult world in some ways. With all that he's been through, he holds on to his pride, even if he couldn't articulate that as his motivation. Although Bud has experienced much sadness and abuse in the foster care system, the details are sparing about those experiences, making for fewer dirty details for younger readers. For adult readers, who should not be deterred from reading a middle grade novel, the details are all too imaginable, and I longed to gather Bud in my arms for a reassuring hug. Beautiful story!
This was pretty good. I loved the ending, even though I figured it out before hand ^-^ I enjoyed the story, and felt like I sympathized with Bud-not-Buddy as he met pitfall after pitfall on his journey to find his Dad. I recommend this for 11 and up.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I started reading this book to make lesson plans. But I never would have thought this book would move me so much. I love little Bud Caldwell. I could see him. I wanted to nurse away all of his hornet stings and other injuries. I cried so hard when he cried at the restaurant. Needless to say, this book kicked up my maternal instinct a whole lot! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes