Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
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Book Reviews of Bud, Not Buddy
Book Review: What a gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
I only wish I had the writing talent to come up with a review that would do this story justice. We've opted not to get a DVD player to entertain the kids in the car. Instead, we listen to audio books that we pick up from the local library. "Bud, Not Buddy," was by far the most wholesome book we've chosen. In this Audio book, actor, James Avery, reads in a lyrical, better-than-James Earl Jones, voice.
You'll fall in love with Christopher Paul Curtis's clever, funny and, ever-so optimistic orphan, Bud Caldwell, as you follow Bud on a journey through the Michigan of the Great Depression. The writing is witty and colorful. Curtis's lovely story will stay with you and leave you feeling hmm hmm goooooooood!
We chose the audio book only as a way to entertain the kids on those long boring drives, but since we are home schooling, this book has become a launching pad for lessons in creative writing, the history of the Great Depression, and, of course, that Great American Institution--Jazz.
Book Review: You will like Bud!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bud,Not Buddy was a good book. My favorite part was Bud's "Rule to Make Life Better" because they were funny and mostly made sense. It was a little bit sad because Bud wasn't always treated well and he had no parents. Bud was an orphan boy who was determined that his dad was Herman E. Calloway, a famous jazz player. The reason he believed this was because before his mom passed away, she gave him a brochure about Herman and his band. So Bud went on a search to Grand Rapids to find Herman. You will need to read the book to find out the ending!
I think you should read this book because it is funny, has an interesting twist to it. You will like Bud because he is a scrawny black boy with very good manners and is funny. He is also a great liar and never gets caught. From this book I learned that you can do anything you set your mind to and I learned alot about what times were like during the depression. This was one of the first books I really liked reading!
Book Review: A must-read for elementary aged kids
Summary: 5 Stars
Bud is a 10 year old orphan living in Flint, MI at the height of the Great Depression. He and his friend Bugs run away from their foster homes, headed out west to find work. After a few missteps, the two boys are separated and Bugs heads out west alone. Bud is convinced that his father is the well-known jazz musician Herman E. Calloway and sets out towards Grand Rapids to find him. They meet, but Bud is not exactly received warmly by the grumpy and aging Calloway. The story that ensues will make you laugh, break your heart, and leave you completely satisfied.
I have been a teacher of 2nd - 5th grade aged students for six years, and I have read this to my students every year. It is the one book that all of my students can agree they like. All of them, regardless of age, can relate to Bud, and it's a great way to teach the Depression. Children and adults alike will love this book, I never get tired of it!
Book Review: An Engaging Adventure for Reluctant Readers
Summary: 5 Stars
I am the parent of a 6th-grade reluctant reader. Luckily, he will still cuddle up to listen to a good book read out loud, though his preference is for plots involving dragons, elves, and convoluted quests. I have occasionally been able to slip in a more realistic novel, but more often than not, my son will dismiss it as "BORING" just as I am getting absorbed. "Bud, Not Buddy" has been an exception. Bud comes across as a real kid with a real kid's voice and my son has found himself drawn to the character as well as the adventure (and it is quite an adventure that Bud has). I appreciate Curtis's ability to conjure Flint, Michigan, and the Depression so vividly for the reader and I love the incidental learning that goes along with the story, from the existence of Hooverville(s) to the early days of unionizing. I highly recommend this book for 10-12 year-old kids and their parents. It is a wonderful book to read out loud.Book Review: Bud Not Buddy
Summary: 5 Stars
If you think your childhood was or is horrible then you don't know Bud. Bud's mom has died so he will have to travel from Flint, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan trying to escape the dreadful adoption home. While on his journey, Budd will try to find the biggest jazz musicians said to be his father. That won't be an easy task. Throughout Bud's journey some strangers will end up as his friends and assistants. He'll have to learn to trust others and how to let go of things he loves. Bud has to make this journey to prove that he can survive out in the world on his own or he'll be sent back to the adoption home.
This book is good for people of any age. It's an emotional story that keeps you turning the pages to find out how Bud's life ends up. You see Bud struggle to become more self reliant and feel his every pain and triumph. I recommend this book as it is one of my favorites.
By:Caleb Knight