Characterization
Bud(not Buddy) Caldwell- A motherless, 10-yr old boy who lived at an orphanage until he escaped in search of his father. He is so thin people always think he is starving.
The Amos Family- The foster family Bud is with when he escapes.
Angela Janet Caldwell: Bud's mother who died when he was 6-yrs old. Even though she had died, Bud remember all the talks and stories his mother told him. Bud uses these things to help him through his life.
Herman E. Calloway- A grumpy, old man who is the leader of a band. Bud believes Mr. Calloway is his father but later discovers he is his grandfather.
Herman E. Calloway's band members- Mr. Jimmy, Steady Eddie, The Thug, Doo-Doo Bug and Dirty Deed.
Miss Thomas-The vocal stylist of Herman E. Calloway's band. She is very loving to Bud and reminds him of his mother. Bud thinks she is beautiful and loves her singing.
Lefty Lewis- The driver who picks Bud up, feeds him and gives him a safe place to sleep until the next day and then gives him a ride to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Amos Family- The foster family Bud is with when he escapes.
Angela Janet Caldwell: Bud's mother who died when he was 6-yrs old. Even though she had died, Bud remember all the talks and stories his mother told him. Bud uses these things to help him through his life.
Herman E. Calloway- A grumpy, old man who is the leader of a band. Bud believes Mr. Calloway is his father but later discovers he is his grandfather.
Herman E. Calloway's band members- Mr. Jimmy, Steady Eddie, The Thug, Doo-Doo Bug and Dirty Deed.
Miss Thomas-The vocal stylist of Herman E. Calloway's band. She is very loving to Bud and reminds him of his mother. Bud thinks she is beautiful and loves her singing.
Lefty Lewis- The driver who picks Bud up, feeds him and gives him a safe place to sleep until the next day and then gives him a ride to Grand Rapids, Michigan.