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Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A kids book with strong historical and social justice themes. If you're dealing with a late elementary school aged reader with a strong sense of curiosity, this works great to introduce them to matters of inequality, racial oppression, etc. Lots of opportunities for tangential reading and lesson planning.