Herman E. Calloway's Bud, Not Buddy: Modern Era

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Bud, Not Buddy Modern Era

Bud, Not Buddy, is read all over the country because of the Great Depression, but if it was written in today's times, that would not be the case. If this story was written in the modern era a lot of things would be different. Bud's mother wouldn't have died, Bud would've had more knowledge about Hooverville, and Bud would have been able to find Herman E. Calloway's exact location. I think the changes in this story would make it a lot more eventful. If this story was written in the twenty first century, Bud would have a different life story.

To begin with, Bud, Not Buddy, is a wonderful story that takes place during the Great Depression. Bud is an orphan who went through the rough experience of his mother dying when he was six years old. After his terrible experience with a foster family, Bud goes on a mission to find his dad Herman E. Calloway. During his adventure, Bud meets a friendly man named Lefty Lewis who takes Bud to his grandpa Herman E. Calloway. Bud has a wonderful experience at The Grand Calloway Station getting the chance to sleep in his mom's bedroom. Although Bud thought he was going to find his dad, I think by finding his grandpa he found something much better.
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According to chapter one, Bud's mom died when he was six years old. Bud also explained how being six years old is already tough enough. This would not be one of the events that happens in the story if it took place during today's times because there would be better medicine like life support. Doctors would be trained better so they could figure out the best treatment to keep her alive. There would also be better hospital equipment to keep her alive. Bud would not have had to be put through such a tough time if this story was written in the modern

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