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Bud, Not Buddy

Pages
243
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1936 Flint, Michigan, ten-year-old Bud Caldwell is on the run, armed with his own suitcase and a clue to his father's identity: flyers for Herman E. Calloway's band. Bud sets out to find this man, facing hunger, fear, and even the supernatural along the way. This heartwarming story blends the joy of jazz with the hardships of the Great Depression, following Bud's unforgettable journey.

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How it reads

Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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