Bud, Not Buddy
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It's 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but he's on a mission. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: posters of Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression! Bud's got an idea that those posters will lead to his father. Once he decides to hit the road and find this mystery man, nothing can stop him.
Bud, Not Buddy is full of laugh-out-loud humor and wonderful characters, hitting the high notes of jazz and sounding the deeper tones of the Great Depression.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading the short description of the book and looking at the cover, comment below about your thoughts before reading the book. What have you learned about the Great Depression so far that you see is similar with this book?
I see that Bud does not have a mother possibly from getting sick by no food because she couldn't afford it because the great depression caused people to be poor. By the front cover of this book and the script I predict that Bud will go on a long journey and stop many places to find his father.
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DeleteBud will go to the new house and the band his supposed father is in will play there and he can ask him.I think the great depression hit Bud hard and his mother died so he went to the foster care.
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DeleteJake Wilsted- After looking at the cover of this book, it looks like the boy on the cover is looking into the sky and thinking about something with a smile. I think something good has happened too him. Maybe he found out who his father is. I think that because it says that his mom leaves him clues on who his father is. I think he could've solved the mystery.
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DeleteBud, Not Buddy is similar to the Great Depression because Bud said his mom died and during the Great Depression lots of people died either by getting starved or getting a disease and this book, so far, is during the Great Depression.
Will bud meet his father? There was a terrible drout and Americas stock market crash leaving millions poor.
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ReplyDelete- Karlee. I think that in bud not buddy it is similar to the great depression. Mainly because if no one has jobs how can bud actually find his dad if he is in foster care. I also think that he might escape foster care but when he does he can not provide for himself like most kids in the great depression.
ReplyDeleteThe one that starts with, I see that bud... is Gages
ReplyDeleteI think that the Great Depression is similar because usually in the Great depression Moms and Dads had to bring their kids to a foster care because they couldn't provide for them. I also think that bud will find his Dad and live happily with him.
ReplyDeleteit started out at the foster home then the Amoco's house to the shed then Todd's room to the library
ReplyDeleteIt went from the Foster care where bud and Jerry lived to Mrs. and Mr. Amos's house where Todd a boy who lived there is lying to get Bud in trouble so now Bud has to sleep in the shed but he starts to run away and goes to sleep under the Christmas trees at a library
ReplyDeleteI like it but need more periods I lost my breath near the end.
DeleteI've always wondered. Is the main character like me a little it seems like it can you tell me what the main character is like can you tell me.
DeleteA run on sentence; really?
DeleteI think the author chose the setting to be at a orphanage most of the. I think its important because because during the Great Depression kids usually got sent to a orphanage because their family's couldn't provide for them anymore. Its important in the story because it shows how kids suffered during the time in a orphanage.
ReplyDeleteI think the author chose the setting, at the Amos house, is important because this setting has a shed and a house and the author gave it a family and that's what Bud needed. This theme, at the Amos house, is important because with the shelter and the gun at their house it makes it interesting and kind of catches the reader. The switching of the settings is important because first staying on 1 setting the whole time is not that interesting and 2 because switching the settings gives you different events that can happen in the story
ReplyDeleteI agree with you but is there another reason switch is important like to excite you reader with a new place.
DeleteDo you think there could be another place for the setting that would make the story more interesting? If so, why?
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ReplyDeleteFoster Center:I think the author chose the Foster Center for the first setting of the book because the book wouldn't make sense if it started at the Amos's house because it would be like bud it the Amos's child so that's why he probably chose a Foster Care Center for the opening setting.The Foster Center is important because its the opening setting, it makes the book make more sense, and to show hes a foster child.
ReplyDeleteFoster Center:I think the author chose the Foster Center for the first setting of the book because the book wouldn't make sense if it started at the Amos's house because it would be like bud it the Amos's child so that's why he probably chose a Foster Care Center for the opening setting.The Foster Center is important because its the opening setting, it makes the book make more sense, and to show hes a foster child.
ReplyDeleteCould the story still make sense or would it work if the setting was different?
DeleteThe author chose the setting at the amoses because it describes what it was like when there was segregation. This setting is important because Bud learns that not everyone is nice and that you cant trust everyone. The setting went from the orphanage to the amoses house, he learns that it is not as good as the orphanage.
ReplyDeleteIt is really Buds choice if he wants to meet his father or not. If he puts his mind to it and really wants to, he can find him
ReplyDeletechallenges that Bud had faced so far in the story is getting told on bye Todd when he didn't really do anything to him. Bud also faced going in the shed getting stun buy hornets. Furthermore, Bud had to face for a long period of time not eating.
ReplyDeleteJack explain a little more because when you said, "Todd when he didn't really do anything to him"
Deleteyou should maybe explain a little more about his situation. Also you should maybe give more to all the events and if you go back to revise this maybe you should separate them in paragraphs.
owen ma-It went from the Foster care where bud and Jerry lived to Mrs. and Mr. Amos's house where Todd a boy who lived there is lying to get Bud in trouble so now Bud has to sleep in the shed but he starts to run away and goes to sleep under the Christmas trees at a library
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ReplyDeleteA challenge that our character, Bud, went through is having to escape out of the cabin at the Amoes house because he thought there was a vampire bat, but it was actually a hornets nest. Another challenge Bud went through is not being able to get into the food line but then this man was pretending to be his daddy because the man felt bad for him cause he could see that he had no money.
ReplyDeleteSo far, Bud has to face providing for himself and maybe getting caught. Also if he gets caught he knows he will be sent back to Todd's house which means trouble for Bud.
ReplyDeleteWhy did he have to provide for himself. Good job about the providing one i wouldn't have thought of that
DeleteBud had to face his mothers death and all he has left of her is a picture of her. Also, Bud has to face the great depression while being a foster kid. More, he had to face the Amos family and didn't like it their.
ReplyDeleteHow sad do you think Bud was when he found out his mom was gone.
Deletewhat did he face during the great depression when he was a foster kid, was he sad, starving, lonely, etc. Why did Bud not like it the the Amoses house. What hardships did bud face when he was living with the Amoses.
I think your paragraphs need to be a little longer. Maybe you could add another reason as a challenge Bud faced. But other wise you did great.
DeleteI think your paragraphs need to be a little longer. Maybe you could add another reason as a challenge Bud faced. But other wise you did great.
DeleteSome challenges Bud has faced are, first losing his mom. That would have been really hard. He also had to put up with the mean foster home family. When he was in the garden shed he had to get out of there. He also had to sleep under a Christmas tree and not get breakfast. These are some challenges he has faced so far.
ReplyDeleteBud first started at the foster care which he didn't mind. Then he went to the Amoco's who were not nice especially tom. The house was gorgeous and had hot water running straight to it. But then he was thrown out into the disgusting shed. Which had hornets every where but he escaped and went to the beautiful library.
ReplyDeleteSo far, the challenges that Bud (not Buddy) have faced is the harsh survival of the Gr8 Depression. This is a problem because his pretend family won't be able to care 4 him, therefore meaning that Bud (not Buddy) has to care 4 himself. The only 2 things that can help him are his liar rules, & the clue of whom his dad is. Bud (not Buddy) must solve the clue 2 find his dad b4 he is caught and sent straight 2 the orphanage where he will never find his dad.
ReplyDeleteSome tough challenges bud has faced is having to live with the amoses. Really when he was in the shed with the hornets nest that he hit. Another challenge he faced was when he could not meet with miss hill wich made it hard for him to find some food and a place to live. A third challenge he faced was when he had to get away from that guy that was going to whip him but thankfully there was a man that pretended to be his father so he didn't get whipped.
ReplyDeleteGreat comment Gage, do you think that bud will meet up with the Amoses again? I think in the end he will though they were really mean. Again well done!
DeleteBud solved these challenges like living with Amoco's putting him in the shed by escaping and going on the lam. But still has to find food and shelter Bud goes to the library for shelter and the soup kitchen for food. Yet at the soup kitchen a man tried to whip Bud but a man was who saved him from being whipped.
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ReplyDeleteA few of the challenges bud faced were losing his mom never knowing his father and not having a real home witch were really hard on him. I would be really sad just like him. he also had no money he had nothing but his suitcase and what's inside and had to sleep under a tree.
ReplyDeleteFirst I think Bud faced his mothers death with Bugs to help him get through it. And I bet he didn't think much about his father since he never met him. The way he faced his poorness was at the Foster care because he didn't have to pay for anything. Also I bet Bud was grateful for his suitcase because that's all he could keep.
DeleteThe scene that I will be choosing will be Bud and the bush. If I would choose a emotion for bud behind the bush I would do a scared face because when Bud saw the truck he was very scared of the person in the truck.
ReplyDeleteMy scene would be at the orphanage. I picture the scene as a big room with about 6 bunk beds. 3 on each side. The characters would be sad because they are packing up. Bud is going to a new house. He has to say good by to Jerry.
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ReplyDeleteI think it had a dirt road with gravel and a forest right by and maybe a lake. It was gloomy day in the morning and flint is a lot nicer with paved roads and nice houses and has more people outside.
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ReplyDeletebud and the bush with the man scene: i would show bud with a scared,nervous,and depressed face.My painting would be in black and white so the picture can show it was a olden day picture.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to pick a scene i would do Bud walking on the side of the road.I would put it in black in white so you could see the worry and surprise look on his face when a car drove by. Also to show Buds emotion i would make the painting of him trying to hide in the bushes and you could still see the look on his face.
ReplyDeleteThe scene that I picked is when the man was standing on the side of the rode and Bud drove off. The painting would look black and white, old, and maybe like crooked a little, also the face of Mr.Lewis would be like what is happening and nervous because Bud just stole his care. Buds face may look nervous and scared because he just stole someones car and is driving it.
ReplyDeleteThe scene I pick is when Bud is trying to catch up to the train . It would look like Bud is panting really hard and be running for his life to catch Bugs. Bugs would be on the train calling to bud to run his fastest while waving the suitcase.
ReplyDeleteGage, why is he trying to catch the train?
Deletewhy did you pick this scene? I would choose a scene that's pretty or an important part of the book. Thank you for your time.
DeleteIf I had to pick a scene i would do Bud walking on the side of the road.I would put it in black in white so you could see the worry and surprise look on his face when a car drove by. Also to show Buds emotion i would make the painting of him trying to hide in the bushes and you could still see the look on his face.
ReplyDeleteWhy is bud walking on the side of the road? and was there some place that they could walk with out walking in the road? From Ella
DeleteThe scene I would probably choose is the scene where Bud-not-Buddy is walking down the street when he sees the car. I would put it in black and white for the feel of the 1940's. I would include the man outside of the car looking for Bud-not-buddy and Bud-not-Buddy hiding from the man.
ReplyDeleteIts a kinda gloomy day your taking a walk and you see Flint a good-sized city with nice paved roads and the other way you look its a beautiful lush green forest filled with trails and fertile ground. So you think there must be a lake around there.
ReplyDeleteWhy would you choose that scene Owen McCredie? I would choose a scene kinda outdoors in the wilderness is there were a scene like that would you choose a scene like that too? Or would you choose a scene in the city.
ReplyDeleteI would choose a scene in the world of nature because nature background is one element to a nice picture.
DeleteYesterday we read that Herman was Bud's grandfather. Herman was shocked. Now they are finding evidence that he really is Bud's grandpa.
ReplyDeleteBud went on a car ride with Herman from their performance and was accused for stealing rocks.
ReplyDeleteIn yesterdays reading we figured out that Herman E. Calloway. Is Buds grandfather and Herman seemed pretty upset about it. So he stormed off to his room. We found that out after they got back from their trip for performing.
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ReplyDeleteYesterday we found out that Herman E. Calloway heard is Buds grand daddy. When Herman E. Calloway heard that he was Buds grand daddy he stormed off to his room. Harman also wouldn't come out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you answer Grace, but I think you should talk more about Herman E. Calloway's emotions
DeleteWhat happened yesterday was Bud went on a car ride with Herman for a little while and they had a lot of fun. Then when the car ride was done they went back inside the house and bud went into the girls room that she died in and slept in it. Then later that morning Bud found out that Herman could possibly his grandpa.
ReplyDeleteyesterday we read Mr.c could be actually related to bud because bud found evidence. which is Callaway collects the same rocks buds mom did.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, we learned that Herman is bud's grandfather, and Herman was the biggest liar in the world by fooling everyone with the last name Calloway. Herman was shocked of the fact. Bud now felt at home.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I read about But finding out Mr. Calloway is his grandpa. Both Herman and Bud were shocked about the news. Bud got a recorder from Mr. Jimmie, as well as a new suitcase. Herman also showed Bud some rocks he had and Bud had the same rocks, But Herman wasn't sure they were Bud's and he caused a commotion.
ReplyDeleteOwen Marshall- We read that Herman E. Calloway collected rocks from the places he went and Bud had some from his mom. Then Herman asked Bud what his mother's name was, it was Herman's daughter.
ReplyDeleteIf I would change a part of the book I would change, When bud went to go on the fraught train and doesn't make it in time I would make bud make the jump bud when the fraught train goes to grand rapids he was on the opposite side of where his grandpa is.
ReplyDeletetrain:If i would chose a scene it would be the train because that is like the climax when bud was chasing the train and i would change it so that bud would make the train with his friend to go see Mrs.Hill.
ReplyDeleteIf I could change a part of the book I would make it so Bud did not really never know who his father is so it would be harder for Bud to find out Herman was his grandfather.
ReplyDeleteIf I could change one part I would change Bud's mom runaway from Bud and his mom was actually with the Dusky Devastators of the Depression and when Bud got there he would be so mad at his mother that he left.
ReplyDeleteI would probably change the part where Bud has to walk a day to Grand Rapids. I would change it by making Lefty come earlier and not have the human blood with him. It will change the story by making Bud less tired, and not have Bud think Lefty is a vampire.
ReplyDeleteThe part I pick is When Bud was sleeping behind the Christmas trees and Bugs jumped on him and Bud had a knife. This would effect the rest of the book because Bud really likes Bugs so if Bud would have hurt Bugs with the knife and Bugs died Bud would be really sad because Bud likes Bugs and they are good friends and Bud would have to live knowing he killed his best friend.
ReplyDeleteI would change buds mom dying because then bud would attach more to his family's roots and meet his dad.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the scene that when Bud meets Mr. Lewis he would tell him to go back to the home so it wont be much trouble and he would be a lot more safe. There he can have meals and a place to sleep and make plenty of friends to have fun with.
ReplyDeleteA part in the book I would change is when Bud escaped the shed I would make it where he didn't. That would effect the story because then he would have never met his grandpa or the band. That would make his life not as great as it turned out.
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