Bud, Not Buddy

Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis
245 Pages

In this book there is an orphan, Bud, who is running away to Grand Rapids, Michigan in order to find his father. He thinks he knows who is father is because of these flyers that his mother had in the house before she passed away. The book explains a lot of Bud’s childhood experiences and that is how the reader gets to know him. Bud makes it to Grand Rapids safely and starts to make some really good friends. In the end he is surprised to find out that he has met his grandfather, not his father.

Personal Rating-5

I personally liked this book because it demonstrates determination. Bud knew what he wanted and he was willing to stop at nothing until he finally got what he wanted. I like how the author let the reader get to know things about Bud through his past experiences. I also liked the twist at the end when he found out about his grandfather. The story was sad at times but it had a really happy ending.

Lincoln: A Photobiography

Lincoln: A Photobiography
by Russell Freedman
150 Pages

This book is basically an outline of Abraham Lincoln’s life. It describes where he lived and where he grew up. It talks about how he was really a simple man. The pictures that are included in this book are neat because you can see what his house looked like and other aspects of his life.

Personal Rating- 3

This book has a lot of good information about Lincoln in it. However, unless you are writing a research paper or are just trying to find out more about Lincoln, you would probably find this book incredibly boring. I did however enjoy looking at the pictures because Lincoln lived many years ago and I always find it interesting to see how people lived then compared to now.