Characters from Bud, Not Buddy

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Bud Caldwell - The entire novel is told from this character's perspective, from his first years at home with his mother to his tenth year when he finds the family he had once lost.

Dusky Devastators of the Depression - This character is the band name which includes the rumored father of the main character.

Momma - This character dies from a mystery illness that she suffered actively for only a few days, until she was found dead.

Deza Malone - This character is understood to be the same age as the main...
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