What are buds goals in Bud Not Buddy?

Answer 1

to find his father herman e calloway but it turns out that herman is his grandpa

Answer 2

In "Bud, Not Buddy," Bud's main goals are to find his father, whom he believes is Herman E. Calloway, and to find a place where he belongs and can feel at home. Along the way, he also hopes to learn more about his family history and his own identity.