pandacat42's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book, but the resolution could have been sweeter somehow. I liked when characters seem to tie together in some way and was a little dissapointed in the fact that Lefty only seemed to be a transport character.
I really wanted to see Bud talk with his Grandfather, but his Grandfather seemed to be an elusive character. It was like those dreams where you really want to talk to someone; you see the person and you know where the person is, but you're never allowed to talk to the person.
I really wanted to see Bud talk with his Grandfather, but his Grandfather seemed to be an elusive character. It was like those dreams where you really want to talk to someone; you see the person and you know where the person is, but you're never allowed to talk to the person.
book_lover1206's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
it also sucked ass
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
It was interesting to read this now that I have read The Mighty Miss Malone. It was great to see Deza again. I loved this historical fiction even on a re-read. It has just the right combination of humor and difficulties - neither overwhelming.
page_me's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
internationalkris's review against another edition
4.0
From a library Newsletter...
For my November book I selected Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (level U) . My husband Sean heard the author speak last year at the the Lucy Calkins writing workshop and he highly recommended that I put it on my reading list. It took me 5 months to get around it to, but I don't forget a heartfelt recommendation and I was thrilled to read it first. The book, which won the John Newbery Award in 2000, was really wonderful and I can't believe I waited so long to pick it up! The story is set in Michigan during the Great Depression and follows the life of young Bud Caldwell as he strikes out on his own to find his father after running away from a horrible foster home. Bud's mother has been dead for 4 years but he thinks he has some clues to help him find his father in his old cardboard suitcase which he takes with him wherever he goes. I don't want to spoil much of the plot and certainly don't want to give away the ending, but if you pick up the book be ready for some real adventures, a good does of humor, true insight into one of the most transformative periods of American history, and a wonderfully satisfying story all around. I can't wait to read this one with my daughter soon. I know it will lead to a lot of important discussions.
For my November book I selected Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (level U) . My husband Sean heard the author speak last year at the the Lucy Calkins writing workshop and he highly recommended that I put it on my reading list. It took me 5 months to get around it to, but I don't forget a heartfelt recommendation and I was thrilled to read it first. The book, which won the John Newbery Award in 2000, was really wonderful and I can't believe I waited so long to pick it up! The story is set in Michigan during the Great Depression and follows the life of young Bud Caldwell as he strikes out on his own to find his father after running away from a horrible foster home. Bud's mother has been dead for 4 years but he thinks he has some clues to help him find his father in his old cardboard suitcase which he takes with him wherever he goes. I don't want to spoil much of the plot and certainly don't want to give away the ending, but if you pick up the book be ready for some real adventures, a good does of humor, true insight into one of the most transformative periods of American history, and a wonderfully satisfying story all around. I can't wait to read this one with my daughter soon. I know it will lead to a lot of important discussions.
jessicac424's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
fionak's review against another edition
4.0
A very sweet story, perhaps too tidy an ending but well done nevertheless.
kelseywaters's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay. It’s an assigned book for our sixth graders at school. I found the dialogue distracting and wanted to skip over it. It’s hard for me to imagine that between the historical background knowledge required, as well as the colloquial dialogue used throughout the story, that students could follow along very easily and appreciate the story. I actually enjoyed reading the Afterword the most.