--- product_id: 44940958 title: "Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner)" price: "AED 41" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) **Price:** AED 41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - **How much does it cost?** AED 41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/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 Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) [Curtis, Christopher Paul] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) Review: Required reading but a good on. - Great book! Required reading for my 6th grader and he has enjoyed it. 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 | #8,844 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #210 in Children's Classics #353 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,365) | | Dimensions | 5.19 x 0.68 x 7.5 inches | | Edition | Trade Paperback Edition | | Grade level | 5 - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 0440413281 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0440413288 | | Item Weight | 6.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 288 pages | | Publication date | January 8, 2002 | | Publisher | Yearling | | Reading age | 10 - 11 years, from customers | ## Images ![Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ofsQL9GqL.jpg) ![Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vJOtu0n1L.jpg) ![Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PiyejLmBL.jpg) ![Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jNg9DeAGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required reading but a good on. *by L***A on November 7, 2025* Great book! Required reading for my 6th grader and he has enjoyed it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Life Changing Book for My 10yr Old Son! *by T***! on April 23, 2019* This book was part of my 4th grade son's assigned reading material and it is fantastic! We loved the story so much that we bought the kindle reader version for rereading. I will not be a spoiler by telling the story. Read the synopsis and grab a sample for that. What I will say is that this is a great book that highlights the courage of a young boy whose life is not "privileged" in any sense of the word. It's a story that brought my son to a place where he learned about a horrible part of history through a boy of his own age. He recognized that life was unjust, and insanely difficult, for adults and children alike. This book highlights Buddy's perseverance and courage as he navigates his way towards the hope for a better future. It also, beautifully, highlights a reality that very few of us have experienced. It is an excellent book based, in part, on the life of the author who penned the story. My 10 year old son, who gripes about most of the assigned reading, was greatly affected after reading it. This was the first book to make a marked difference in his present understanding, ability to stand up for what is right and a desire to be a viable part of a better world. ## 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.ae/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/44940958-bud-not-buddy-newbery-medal-winner) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*