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Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy (Paperback)

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Description


Not only is Turner Buckminster the son of the new minister in a small Maine town, he is shunned for playing baseball differently than the local boys. Then he befriends smart and lively Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl from Malaga Island, a poor community founded by former slaves. Lizzie shows Turner a new world along the Maine coast from digging clams to rowing a boat next to a whale. When the powerful town elders, including Turner's father, decide to drive the people off the island to set up a tourist business, Turner stands alone against them. He and Lizzie try to save her community, but there's a terrible price to pay for going against the tide.

About the Author


Gary D. Schmidt has written several novels for children and young adults. He lives in Alto, Michigan.

Praise For…


“Schmidt’s writing is infused with feeling and rich in imagery. With fully developed, memorable characters. . . . This novel will leave a powerful impression on readers.”—School Library Journal, Starred

“A powerful tale of friendship and coming-of-age, adding a lyrical sense of the coastal landscape.”—Booklist, Starred


Product Details
ISBN: 9780553494952
ISBN-10: 0553494953
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication Date: April 25th, 2006
Pages: 219
Language: English