📘 Bud, Not Buddy Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Short Summary
A
During the Great Depression, Bud Caldwell sets off to find his father with only a suitcase and a flyer from a jazz band.
2
Q
Time Period
A
1936
3
Q
Main Characters
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Bud Caldwell, Herman E. Calloway, Miss Thomas, the band members
4
Q
Themes
A
Hope, identity, resilience, found family
5
Q
What It Means to Be an American
A
Seeking opportunity, defining your identity, and finding strength through community and perseverance.
