Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (English) Paperback Book

Description: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Bud (like a plant, not short for Buddy, as he determinedly tells everyone) is a motherless boy on the run. The only clue his late mother left him was a bunch of flyers about Herman E Calloway and his famous jazz band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A wonderful story of a boys search for his father in the American Jazz Age.Bud (like a plant, not short for Buddy, as he determinedly tells everyone) is a motherless boy on the run. Hes determined to find his father but doesnt really know where to start. The only clue his late mother left him was a bunch of flyers about Herman E Calloway and his famous jazz band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression! Buds search for his dad is a tough one but just occasionally he hits a note as high as even the Dusky Devastators can play! A superbly entertaining, prize-winning novel. Back Cover Bud is on a journey. He has hit the road with one idea in mind - he wants to discover his father. Hes not got a lot to go on - just a flyer for a jazz band and his very own Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself. Despite encounters with a car-driving vampire, a monster-infested woodshed and even a real live girl, Bud presses on towards a surprising discovery... Readers will be instantly engaged by Buds heartwarming, funny and fast-moving story in this award-winning novel set in 1930s America. Buds fresh voice keeps the sentimentality to a minimum, and the story zips along in step with Buds own panache Horn Book The rich blend of tall tale, slapstick, sorrow, and sweetness has the wry, teasing warmth of family folklore Booklist Author Biography Christopher Paul Curtis grew up in Flint, Michigan, where BUD, NOT BUDDY is set. He supported himself through college by working on the assembly line at a car plant. He is now a full-time writer.He is married with two children. Review This is a fast paced, tightly plotted story, which deserves promotion, especially with boys * Books for Keeps * Promotional A wonderful story of a boys search for his father in the American Jazz Age. Review Text This is a fast paced, tightly plotted story, which deserves promotion, especially with boys Review Quote This is a fast paced, tightly plotted story, which deserves promotion, especially with boys Promotional "Headline" A wonderful story of a boys search for his father in the American Jazz Age. Details ISBN0552566632 Author Christopher Paul Curtis Pages 256 Year 2012 ISBN-10 0552566632 ISBN-13 9780552566636 Format Paperback Imprint Corgi Childrens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Audience Age 9-11 Publication Date 2012-10-02 Media Book Language English UK Release Date 2012-10-02 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2012-10-02 NZ Release Date 2012-10-02 Alternative 9781448119011 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:47757130;

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