Questions About Bud, Not Buddy

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about Bud, Not Buddy, please sign up.

Answered Questions (18)

Would you recommend this book for kids ages 9 - 11? These are at risk kids and I'm looking for a book for reluctant readers. Thanks!

Vida Wilson Hi Nancy, I read this book in 4th grade, I was 9 and am now 23. Honestly, this is one of the best books I've ever read, truly a lovely story. Any chil…moreHi Nancy, I read this book in 4th grade, I was 9 and am now 23. Honestly, this is one of the best books I've ever read, truly a lovely story. Any child that is struggling with a difficult home life will be able to identify with the journey that this little boy takes. It's all about perseverance and survival in a world that is seemingly against him. Would definitely recommend it.(less)

flag

i like this book because there are vampire bats and stuff?

Jodi

This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler)

flag

i'm currently reading this book again and buds mom told him "dont let anyone call you buddy" because hiss mom named him bud so that why he doesn't want to be called buddy. i like how the strangers helped bud get some food by pretending they were his "parents". but my question is why did the people help him get food they didn't have to help him? they just did

Shannon I think that the family knew about how hard it was to spend a whole day hungry in the streets. They knew about hunger and pain and unfairness, and so …moreI think that the family knew about how hard it was to spend a whole day hungry in the streets. They knew about hunger and pain and unfairness, and so helped Bud the way they hoped people would help them when they need a hand. (less)

flag

can i read it tho ?

Malachi Gilbert Yes you should read it, it's about a kid whom mother died and is taken to a foster home and goes through some hard times as he grows up.…moreYes you should read it, it's about a kid whom mother died and is taken to a foster home and goes through some hard times as he grows up.(less)

flag

This question contains spoilers... (view spoiler)