Christopher Paul CurtisChildren's Books · Historical Fiction·b. 1953
Bud, Not Buddy
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.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma