Bud, Not Buddy Online Book Club

Adding adventure to the book Bud, Not Buddy

In this course, Bud, Not Buddy Online Book Club, we will read through the book Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. As we are reading, we will go on rabbit trails of discovery into history, music, slang terms, and more. We will find ways to learn by experiencing parts of the book through hands-on activities and more.

We will add a little magic dust you will want to sing about.

At the conclusion of the story we will have a party school that is worth packing for.

Join us on an adventure into this humorous and heart-felt book about life growing up an orphan in the Great Depression.


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Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Part One: Chapters 1 - 2
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  Part Two: Chapters 3 - 5
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  Part Three: Chapters 6 - 7
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  Part Four: Chapters 8 - 10
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  Part Five: Chapters 11 - 12
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  Part Six: Chapters 13 - 15
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  Part Seven: Chapters 16 - 17
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  Part Eight: Chapters 18 - 19
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  Party School!!!
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  Bonus: The Great Depression
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What is in an Online Book Club?

Rabbit Trails

We will go on rabbit trails of discovery. We will hop off the traditional roads of literature studies and meander down paths about pop-culture, history, biographies, poetry, music and more. We will take deep dives into some of the subjects touched on in the book and broaden our minds with new adventures.

Magic Dust

We will also bring literature to life by sprinkling a bit of magic dust along the way. These hands-on projects will take us into the book through science, art, games and more. We will touch, see, feel and learn about the book through the activities.

Vocabulary & Grammar

Every Family Online Book Club includes the chance to learn spelling and grammar through copywork and dictation. We will also discuss literary elements found in the book and use our new knowledge for a writing project.

Party Time!!

The pinnacle of the Family Online Book Club experience is the Party School! At the end of each literature study, we will celebrate the book with a party. Invite friends or family over for food and fun! All the ideas for food, decorations, and activities are included.

Your Instructor


Dachelle McVey
Dachelle McVey

Dachelle is a former traditional teacher turned homeschool mom. She has a passion for literature and for adding adventure to her homeschool. She has started several book clubs in her community with the idea that each book club should be a celebration of literature. At Literary Adventures for Kids she takes those experiences and uses them to create online book clubs that add that little bit of magic to your children's education.


“Education should be a living, breathing, tangible thing.”


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This is a self-paced course. There are no starting or ending dates. Feel free to use at your leisure.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for the lifetime of Literary Adventures for Kids.
What ages of children is the book club for?
The book, Bud, Not Buddy, has topics that would appeal to upper elementary through high school.
How long should this book club take my child?
The book club is set up on a lesson by lesson basis. It can take as much or as little time as you and your child feel you want to spend. That said, the original design is for a one-month book study. However, I recommend you choose which projects will be a good fit for your child and not feel obligated to complete all lessons.
What supplies will we need?
You will need the book, Bud, Not Buddy. You may also want a notebook for notes and vocabulary. The project supply list is provided at the beginning of the course. You may choose which projects you will want to do.
Can my child work through this independently?
It will depend on the age of the child. Older children should be able to complete it independently. However, parents will need to be available to help with projects. I recommend parents review the course before their children begin.
Can this be used for more than one child or as a family book club?
Absolutely! We are a homeschooling family, and we encourage all our children to participate in book clubs. Often we will read the book together as a family read-aloud and then work through the rabbit trails and magic dust together.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 5 days and we will give you a full refund.

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