People
The main character
Who is Bud?
The author who wrote Bud, Not Buddy.
Who is Christopher Paul Curtis?
This person helps Bud when he is alone in the woods at night.
Who is Lefty Lewis?
This is the name of Bud's foster family in the beginning of the story.
Who are the Amoses?
The story takes place during this historical period.
What is the Great Depression?
The place where Bud meets the group of musicians who take him in.
What is a Hooverville shantytown?
This woman is Bud's mother.
Who is Angela Caldwell?
The significance of "Rules and Things" in the story.
What is a list of important rules and tips Bud follows for survival and guidance.
Bud receives this news from police officers in chapter 11.
What is they found his mother's record collection and picture?
This person is the Hooverville community leader that helps Bud.
Who is Deza Malone?
The two main themes of the story.
What are family and belonging?
Bud's plan for the future in chapter 12.
What is joining a band and becoming a famous musician?
This character seems unfriendly at first but later helps and befriends Bud.
Who is Bugs?
The name of the fictional band Bud believes his father is a part of.
What is the Dusky Devastators of the Depression
The things Bud finds at the mission.