Christopher Paul Curtis

4 summariesChildren's, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Christopher Paul Curtis is a celebrated author of children's historical fiction, renowned for his engaging narratives and authentic portrayals of African American life. His Newbery Medal-winning novel, "Bud, Not Buddy," and the Newbery Honor book "Elijah of Buxton" are cornerstones of his acclaimed body of work, earning him widespread recognition for bringing history to life for young readers.

Books by Christopher Paul Curtis

4 books available

Bud, Not Buddy
Christopher Paul Curtis
3.9 (97k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Armed with a suitcase of treasures and his own rulebook for life, ten-year-old Bud Caldwell escapes an orphanage in 1936 Michigan, determined to find his jazz musician father using only a handful of cryptic flyers as his guide.
The Mighty Miss Malone
Christopher Paul Curtis
4.1 (14k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
During the Great Depression, a bright young girl named Deza holds onto her family's motto of 'wonderful' as they face joblessness, shantytowns, and separation, showing her strength amidst the crumbling American dream.
Elijah of Buxton
Christopher Paul Curtis
3.9 (13k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
The first child born free in a Canadian settlement of former slaves travels to the dangerous American South to get back stolen money, confronting the realities his family escaped and finding his own path to freedom.
The Madman of Piney Woods
Christopher Paul Curtis
4.0 (1k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
In 1901 Michigan, the unlikely friendship between a Black boy and a white boy from neighboring towns blossoms as they uncover the truth behind the mysterious 'Madman of Piney Woods' haunting their shared forest.