Pale Blue Dot

Bud, Not Buddy Is A Newbery Medal- And Coretta Scott King Award-Winning Historical Novel About Bud Caldwell, A Ten-Year-Old Boy On The Run In 1936 Flint, Michigan. Armed With A Suitcase Of Special Belongings And A Stubborn Hope To Find His Father, Bud’S Journey Unfolds With Humor, Danger, And Hard-Won Moments Of Friendship. This Is A Story For Middle-Grade Readers Who Love Brave Characters, Real-World Grit, And A Coming-Of-Age Search For Belonging; Its Tone Is Adventurous, Tender, And Uplifting. The Book Is Written With Brisk, Vivid Narration That Blends Humor With Hardship. Bud, Not Buddy Unfolds In A Road-Trip Style Across Depression-Era Towns, As He Follows A Mysterious Clue Left By His Mother—Flyers For Herman E. Calloway And His Legendary Band, The Dusky Devastators Of The Depression. The Experience Is Immersive, With Sharp Dialogue, Memorable Scenes, And A Pace That Moves From Hunger And Fear To Laughter And Learning. In Bud, Not Buddy, Readers Meet A Memorable Cast, A Richly Drawn Setting, And A Journey That Centers Identity, Resilience, And Finding Family In Unexpected Places. - Key Content Elements: Bud Caldwell’S Suitcase Of Keepsakes, The Clues Toward Herman E. Calloway, And A Cross-Country Journey Through The 1930S - Interactive Or Standout Features: A Distinctive Voice, Episodic Adventures, And Moments Of Humor Balanced With Heart - Learning Outcomes Or Experiences