Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 73K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 243 pages.
About Bud, Not Buddy
It's 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud's got a few things going for him:He has his own suitcase full of special things.He's the author of Bud Caldwell's Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself.His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers advertising Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!!Bud's got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road and find this mystery man, nothing can stop him--not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Christopher Paul Curtis |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 243 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 73,000 |
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What genre is Bud, Not Buddy?
Bud, Not Buddy is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Bud, Not Buddy worth reading?
Based on 73K reader ratings, Bud, Not Buddy has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Bud, Not Buddy?
Bud, Not Buddy has 243 pages.
Who wrote Bud, Not Buddy?
Bud, Not Buddy was written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Bud, Not Buddy?
The ISBN-13 for Bud, Not Buddy is 9780385323060.0.
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