Albert Jackson

It is 1936 in Flint, Michigan, and times are incredibly tough. Ten-year-old Bud is an orphan on the run, trying to escape a terrible foster home and survive the Great Depression. But Bud is smart, tough, and prepared. He has his own suitcase filled with a few precious belongings, and he lives by his self-written rulebook for having a funner life and making a better liar out of yourself. Most importantly, Bud has a clue about his past. His mother never told him who his father was, but she left behind flyers advertising Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. Bud is completely convinced that this renowned bandleader is his father. Armed with his suitcase and his rules, Bud hits the road in search of this mystery man. Nothing is going to stand in his way. You will cheer for Bud as he faces hunger, fear, and even vampires on his unforgettable journey to find a family and a place to truly call home.