NO Herman E. Calloway turns out to be Bud Caldwells Grandpa
Depression Era Negro
The rocks become a problem in the story Bud not Buddy, because Herman E. Calloway thinks Bud stole the rocks from Herman. Then, Herman asked Bud how he got the rocks and Bud was forced to say his mothers name Angela Janet Caldwell (The daughter of Herman). I found the information in the book Bud, Not Buddy, a book by Chirstopher Paul Curtis
I do believe it is Chapter 17. (when Herman thinks Bud's rocks are his, Bud is forced to say his mother's name, and then Jimmy says Herman could possibly be Bud's grandfather.)
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The writing on Bud's rocks in "Bud, Not Buddy" are messages of inspiration and encouragement that Bud comes up with to keep himself motivated and positive during his journey to find his father. They serve as reminders for him to stay determined and hopeful despite the challenges he faces.
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Some flyers, rocks a picture of his mom all that his mom left for him.
rocks with cities and dates.
Bud keeps a blanket, five flyers, a picture of his momma, and a sack of rocks.
His Grandfather collected them and put the dates and where he got them written on the rocks and gave them to his daughter. Bud had them from his mom and they solved the puzzle of who the cello player was his grandfather not his dad.
Mr. Calloway collects rocks because they were gifts for his daughter. They were rocks from every place he performed at.