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It’s 1936 Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and 10-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy, but Bud’s got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase full of special things; 2. He’s the author of “Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself”; 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: posters of Herman E. Calloway and his band of renown, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. Bud is sure those posters will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road, nothing can stop him, not hunger, not fear, not would-be vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.
It's 1936 Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and 10-year-old Bud
may be a motherless boy, but Bud's got a few things going for him:
1. He has his own suitcase full of special things; 2. He's the
author of "Bud Caldwell's Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life
and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself"; 3. His momma never told
him who his father was, but she left a clue: posters of Herman E.
Calloway and his band of renown, the Dusky Devastators of the
Depression. Bud is sure those posters will lead him to his father.
Once he decides to hit the road, nothing can stop him, not hunger,
not fear, not would-be vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway
himself.
"From the Trade Paperback edition.
Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel,
featuring his trademark humor, unique narrative voice, and new
cover art--now in paperback
Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of
runaway slaves near the American border. He's the first child in
town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that.
Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's
scared of snakes and talks too much. But everything changes when a
former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving
to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to
Elijah to track down the thief--and his dangerous journey just
might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to
get back home.
It's 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud's got a few things going for him:
1. He has his own suitcase filled with his own important, secret things.
2. He's the author of Bud Caldwell's Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself.
3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers of Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!!
Bud's got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road and find this mystery man, nothing can stop him--not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.
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. Once again Christopher Paul Curtis, author of the award-winning novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, takes readers on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey.
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of
English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new
illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition
also includes instructions to access supporting material online.
Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and
thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to
bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of
Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference
for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader
help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key
exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test
readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Bud, Not
Buddy, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is
made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more
complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and
simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations,
which appear regularly. Bud Caldwell is an 11-year old boy who goes
to live in a horrible foster home. After Bud escapes, he decides to
find his father. Bud's adventures take him across the United States
of America during the Great Depression, a time when many people
were very poor. Will Bud find a home and a family? Visit the
Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers
can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio
edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Kenny's 13-year-old brother, Byron, gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham to visit Grandma, the one person who can shape him up. And they happen to be in Birmingham when Grandma's church is blown up.
"This special edition movie tie-in includes a letter from the
author, letter from the producer of the movie, and a 16-page color
photo insert
"Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family,
the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little
sister Joetta, and brother Byron, who's thirteen and an "official
juvenile delinquent." When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a
visit to Grandma, Dad somes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and
the Watsons set out on a trip like no other. They're heading south.
They're going to Birmingham, Alabama, toward one of the darkest
moments in America's history.
Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a
powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON.
Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They
don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A
chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in
common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange
presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the
Madman of Piney Woods be real? In a tale brimming with intrigue and
adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he
brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that
will break your heart -- and expand it, too. This critically
acclaimed story by National Book Award finalist Christopher Paul
Curtis joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning
and beloved novels. Includes extra bonus content!
A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Kenny's 13-year-old brother, Byron, gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham to visit Grandma, the one person who can shape him up. And they happen to be in Birmingham when Grandma's church is blown up.
"We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the
motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her
class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path
in life. But the Great Depression hit Gary hard, and there are no
jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work,
Deza, Mother, and her older brother Jimmie go in search of him, and
end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful
voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza
and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will
find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the
devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the
Mighty Miss Malone.
"We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is
the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her
class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path
in life. But it's 1936 and the Great Depression has hit Gary hard,
and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves
to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother, Jimmie, go in
search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan.
Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a
performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the
hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their
story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza
truly is the Mighty Miss Malone.
Enter the hilarious world of 10-year-old Kenny and his family, the
Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little sister
Joetta, Kenny, and Byron, who's 13 and an official "juvenile
delinquent." When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to
Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra Glide, and the
Watsons set out on a trip like no other. They're heading south.
They're going to Birmingham, Alabama, toward one of the darkest
moments in American history.
A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Kenny's 13-year-old brother, Byron, gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham to visit Grandma, the one person who can shape him up. And they happen to be in Birmingham when Grandma's church is blown up.
Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humor
and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in the face
of history's cruelest evils. The National Book Award finalist by
Christopher Paul Curtis!Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his
luck: His sharecropper father just died and Cap'n Buck -- the most
fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina -- has come to collect
a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n
Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from
the cap'n and his boss. It's not too bad of a bargain for
Charlie... until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and
discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience
and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next
move -- and soon. It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck
catches on.Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his
trademark humor and heart to this story of a boy struggling to do
right in the face of history's cruelest evils.
A heart-warming, funny and fast-moving story set in 1930s America - past winner of the highly prestigious Newbery Medal.
Bud is on a journey. He has hit the road with one idea in mind - he wants to discover his father. He's 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 ...
Bud (like a plant, not short for 'Buddy', as he determinedly tells
everyone) is a motherless boy on the run. He's determined to find
his father but doesn't 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! Bud's 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.
The National Book Award finalist by Christopher Paul Curtis!
Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper
father just died and Cap'n Buck -- the most fearsome man in Possum
Moan, South Carolina -- has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his
life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track
down some folks accused of stealing from the cap'n and his boss.
It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie... until he comes
face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true
identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival
instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move -- and soon.
It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck catches on. Newbery
Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humor and
heart to this story of a boy struggling to do right in the face of
history's cruelest evils.
Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a
powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON.
Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They
don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A
chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in
common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange
presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the
Madman of Piney Woods be real?
In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul
Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of
Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart -- and
expand it, too.
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