Bud, Not Buddy
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ISBN-10 |
0440413281 |
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ISBN-13 |
978-0439402002 |
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Author |
Curtis, Christopher Paul |
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Publisher |
Laurel Leaf |
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Copyright |
2004 |
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Lexile |
950L |
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Genre |
Historical Fiction |
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Synopsis |
Ten-year-old Bud - "not Buddy" - Caldwell is an orphan on the run during the Great Depression. He escapes from an abusive foster home to find the man he believes to be his father. One dilemma after another uncovers a tough character who perseveres and triumphs in his quest. |
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Themes |
Resilience |
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Protagonist |
African-American |
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Note |
Over the years, these books have been published in multiple editions. The page numbers in your book may be different than the ones on the lesson plan. |