--- product_id: 44940958 title: "Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner)" price: "173 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) **Price:** 173 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - **How much does it cost?** 173 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy who decides to hit the road to find his father—from Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement . It’s 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud’s got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase full of special things. 2. He’s the author of Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself . 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers advertising Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!! Bud’s got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road to find this mystery man, nothing can stop him—not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself. BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times School Library Journal Publishers Weekly “[A] powerfully felt novel.” — The New York Times “Will keep readers engrossed from first page to last.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred “Curtis writes with a razor-sharp intelligence that grabs the reader by the heart and never lets go. . . . This highly recommended title [is] at the top of the list of books to be read again and again.” — Voice of Youth Advocates , Starred Review: Great Read - A must read! Once you pick up - you want out it down. Great content Review: Bud exemplifies the courage of the Great Depression - Bud, not Buddy follows a ten-year-old boy during the Great Depression in his journey to find a father he's never met. As the Grandmother of a newly adopted young boy who is like Bud in nearly every way, this book deeply touched my heart. Bud, at least, had a mother who adored him and did everything in her power to care for him. That gave Bud a huge dose of "Hope" not available to so many of today's children who find themselves in a system that can't or doesn't protect them. I wept, laughed, and cheered for Bud as he exhibited so many of the same qualities as our newest family member. If you ever wondered what it's like to be a kid who simply wants to be loved and cared for, this book is a "must-read." Author Christopher Paul Curtis captures the heart and mind of a ten-year-old boy with courage and compassion. I did listen to my grandmother, and his research about the feelings of the day in the upper Midwest are 'spot-on' to the point you believe you are on the road with Bud. I urge parents everywhere to consider this book for their 8-12 year-olds. As I parent, I have only one word of caution. This book makes running away into a huge adventure. I would love to share this inspiration with my grandson, but it's far too early. His pain is still too raw from the neglect and abuse, and I would fear he would conjure up visions of a wonderful man waiting to take him in and love him. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #997 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #58 in Children's Classics #59 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 7,438 Reviews | ## Images ![Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+eV2V-wfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read *by L***E on May 26, 2026* A must read! Once you pick up - you want out it down. Great content ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bud exemplifies the courage of the Great Depression *by P***N on June 20, 2016* Bud, not Buddy follows a ten-year-old boy during the Great Depression in his journey to find a father he's never met. As the Grandmother of a newly adopted young boy who is like Bud in nearly every way, this book deeply touched my heart. Bud, at least, had a mother who adored him and did everything in her power to care for him. That gave Bud a huge dose of "Hope" not available to so many of today's children who find themselves in a system that can't or doesn't protect them. I wept, laughed, and cheered for Bud as he exhibited so many of the same qualities as our newest family member. If you ever wondered what it's like to be a kid who simply wants to be loved and cared for, this book is a "must-read." Author Christopher Paul Curtis captures the heart and mind of a ten-year-old boy with courage and compassion. I did listen to my grandmother, and his research about the feelings of the day in the upper Midwest are 'spot-on' to the point you believe you are on the road with Bud. I urge parents everywhere to consider this book for their 8-12 year-olds. As I parent, I have only one word of caution. This book makes running away into a huge adventure. I would love to share this inspiration with my grandson, but it's far too early. His pain is still too raw from the neglect and abuse, and I would fear he would conjure up visions of a wonderful man waiting to take him in and love him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely beautiful story *by C***E on July 7, 2025* I can’t remember the last time a book made me cry. This beautifully written book made me feel like I was there with characters experiencing the moment. I was surprised that a children’s book would evoke such emotions. My son was assigned this book for school and I decided to pre-read it to discuss any potential difficult subjects involving racism. I was happy to see that it was age appropriate and the words were handled with care. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Tuck Everlasting - The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer: The Original 1876 Edition With Complete 162 Illustrations (A Classic Novel Of Mark Twain) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner](https://www.desertcart.no/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*