This is a touching and unique story that I would recommend to anyone, especially kids ages 8-12. It's a story about resilience, courage and family bonds. Bud, a black boy who lost his mother during the Great Depression, runs away from a mean foster family near Flint, Michigan. He learns important life lessons during his journey through a Hooverville, packed with people looking for work and food. His travels land him with a band of musicians, as he searches for his father. The characters are well-developed and strong. The voice of Bud truly feels and sounds like a 10-year-old's. The plot is interesting and well-paced.
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