What is the rising action in Bud, Not Buddy?

In a work of literature, the rising action begins at the start of the story and is the information and events that occur as the story reaches the climax. In Bud, Not Buddy, the rising action begins shortly after Bud is placed with an abusive foster family. When Bud leaves the family and spends his days wandering and traveling, the rising action truly begins. The rising action consists of all of the events that take place while Bud is traveling, such as meeting up with Bugs, spending time in Hooverville, receiving his first kiss, going to Grand Rapids, and riding with Lefty Lewis. The rising action ends when Bud meets the man who he believes to be his father, which is the climax of the story.