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More copies of this ISBN:Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boyby Gary D Schmidt
AwardsA 2005 Newbery Honor Book
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:It only takes a few hours for Turner Buckminster to start hating Phippsburg, Maine. No one in town will let him forget that he's a minister's son, even if he doesn't act like one. But then he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and sassy girl from a poor nearby island community founded by former slaves. Despite his father's — and the town's — disapproval of their friendship, Turner spends time with Lizzie, and it opens up a whole new world to him, filled with the mystery and wonder of Maine's rocky coast. The two soon discover that the town elders, along with Turner's father, want to force the people to leave Lizzie's island so that Phippsburg can start a lucrative tourist trade there. Turner gets caught up in a spiral of disasters that alter his life — but also lead him to new levels of acceptance and maturity. This sensitively written historical novel, based on the true story of a community's destruction, highlights a unique friendship during a time of change. Review:"Schmidt's writing is infused with feeling and rich in imagery. With fully developed, memorable characters and a fascinating, little-known piece of history, this novel will leave a powerful impression on readers." School Library Journal Review:"Schmidt takes his time with his tale, spinning gloriously figurative language that brilliantly evokes both pace and emotion....[T]he telling is both beautiful and emotionally honest, both funny and piercingly sad." Kirkus Reviews Review:"Readers of this sensitive novel, based on the 1912 destruction of an island and the powerful kinship and courage of Turner and Lizzie, hear a strong message about hope and despair in race relations." Children's Literature Synopsis:Set in 1912 Maine, this historical novel is based on the true story of a community's destruction. No one in town will let Turner Buckminster forget that he's a minister's son. But then he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and sassy girl from a poor nearby island community founded by former slaves. About the AuthorGary D. Schmidt is the author of LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY, which won both a Newbery Honor and a Printz Honor. His other novels for Clarion are ANSON'S WAY and STRAW INTO GOLD. He is a professor in the English department at Calvin College and lives on a farm in Alto, Michigan, with his wife and six children. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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