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Teacher host- Mrs. Lauren Coffey, 4th grade reading/writing teacher
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW (from Common Sense Media)
Parents need to know that Bud, Not Buddy is a Newbery Medal-winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis is a well-crafted, funny tale of an orphan's poignant search for a home that will will keep readers turning the page. Bud runs away from his abusive foster family, and there are frank descriptions of the horrors of the Great Depression. Written in a strong, compelling voice, it beautifully evokes what life was like for African Americans, especially musicians, in Michigan during the Depression.
Students may enjoy pairing this novel with The Mighty Miss Malone, available in session 2. Both novels take place during The Great Depression, and Bud makes an appearance in The Mighty Miss Malone, also written by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Students may enjoy pairing this novel with The Mighty Miss Malone, available in session 2. Both novels take place during The Great Depression, and Bud makes an appearance in The Mighty Miss Malone, also written by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Bud, Not Buddy Classroom.pdfGenre: Historical Fiction
Here is a link to an article about the time period in which the novel takes place.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Here is a link to an article about the time period in which the novel takes place.
Approximately 250 pages depending on the print version
Interest Level: Grades 4-8
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