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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Absolutely adored this. Read this with my three sons and we all loved it. The writing is beautiful and Bud’s story made us laugh and cry. Can’t recommend enough.
This is a go to book for a reason! Bud is a relatable character and the book flows perfectly to a very satisfying conclusion
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Beautiful writing and emotional story.
“Just like when there's a time that a smart person knows enough is enough, there's a time when you know you've got to fight.”
I read this once upon a time, when I was in elementary school. I've since reread The Watsons go to Birmingham, which was delightful and horrifying at the same time. Bud, Not Buddy is the same. Bud escapes from a terrible foster family and briefly finds refuge at his local library. From there, he joins his friend Bugs at a Hooverville, where they try to hop a train going west, but Bud decides to look for his father who is surely in Grand Rapids. Along the way, he meets friendly families and at long last the band his supposed father plays with. But when the truth finally comes out, it's shocking for everyone involved.
Christopher Paul Curtis truly has a knack for writing children and children's novels. I loved Buddy's rules, his morality, and his imagination. Still young at 10 years old, he has plenty of ambition and determination. And LOTS of gumption. This is enough to sustain him, though folks tend to comment on how skinny he is.
Amid the Great Depression, we have comments on foster homes, Hoovervilles, unionizing, racial tensions, and jazz music. Who knew so much could be jam-packed into one book, and so eloquently?
I read this once upon a time, when I was in elementary school. I've since reread The Watsons go to Birmingham, which was delightful and horrifying at the same time. Bud, Not Buddy is the same. Bud escapes from a terrible foster family and briefly finds refuge at his local library. From there, he joins his friend Bugs at a Hooverville, where they try to hop a train going west, but Bud decides to look for his father who is surely in Grand Rapids. Along the way, he meets friendly families and at long last the band his supposed father plays with. But when the truth finally comes out, it's shocking for everyone involved.
Christopher Paul Curtis truly has a knack for writing children and children's novels. I loved Buddy's rules, his morality, and his imagination. Still young at 10 years old, he has plenty of ambition and determination. And LOTS of gumption. This is enough to sustain him, though folks tend to comment on how skinny he is.
Amid the Great Depression, we have comments on foster homes, Hoovervilles, unionizing, racial tensions, and jazz music. Who knew so much could be jam-packed into one book, and so eloquently?
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Extraordinary book. First, read in 5th grade, have read multiply times after that.
Practically flawless. Highly recommend the audiobook - best one I've heard in a very long time and maybe ever.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes