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Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis · Grade 3 · AR 5.0
Bud, Not Buddy
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Christopher Paul Curtis
14 curated questions
Ten-year-old Bud Caldwell is an orphan living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression. After a bad experience in a foster home, he runs away to find the man he believes is his father, a jazz musician named Herman E. Calloway. Bud carries a suitcase with precious items and clues left by his mother. His journey is filled with challenges and kindness from strangers, leading him to Grand Rapids where he eventually finds Herman E. Calloway and his band. He discovers that Herman is actually his grandfather, and he finds a new, loving family with the band.
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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 5.0. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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