Bud, Not Buddy

I used to like thisa book a little. But after being forced to read it 2 times:I started to hate it.

A very sweet story, perhaps too tidy an ending but well done nevertheless.

I read this to my eight year old who gave the book 4 stars. He said if it hadn't been so sad and set during the Depression he'd have given it 5. He laughed his head off at a lot of dialogue, and the ending was very satisfying for both of us. (I loved it too, and would give it a 4.5 myself.)

Great book. Total tearjerker by the end.

I accidentally spoiled the ending of this book for myself while I was reading. Curse my wandering eyes. It's a shame that happened because this might have been a five-star if things had turned out differently for me and my sneaky-peaking. Poorly-timed spoilers aside, this is a fun and addictive book. I always read before I go to sleep. This book made me want to wake up in the morning to read some more. Bud's narrative voice is realistic and funny. This book was a joy to read and I recommend it everyone of middle school age.

I loved this book! Top notch characters, especially Bud and his foster parents and Herman E. Calloway.

Bud's mother has died, leaving his with a suitcase full of flyers advertising the amazing band of Herman E. Calloway. When another time in foster care ends up with Bud locked in a shed, Bud decides it is time to seek out Herman E. Calloway, who he feels must be his elusive father. Herman E. Calloway turns out to be one tough cookie and not at all what Bud had hoped for, but, in a roundabout way, everything works out in the end.