Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy facts for kids
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1st ed cover (Clarion, 2004)
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| Author | Gary D. Schmidt |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
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Publication date
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2004 |
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy is an exciting historical novel for young adults. It was written by Gary D. Schmidt and came out in 2004. This book won some big awards. It received the Newbery Honor in 2005. It was also chosen as a Michael L. Printz Honor in the same year.
The story in the book is based on a true event. In 1912, the government in Maine made the people living on Malaga Island leave their homes. Their houses were torn down. This real event helps make the book's story feel very powerful.
Contents
What the Book Is About: Plot Summary
This story takes place in the year 1912. The main character is a boy named Turner Buckminster. His father is Reverend Buckminster, a preacher in Phippsburg, Maine. Turner and his family have just moved from Boston, Massachusetts.
Turner's New Life in Phippsburg
Turner finds it hard to fit in. The other boys in Phippsburg tease him often. They also dislike him because he plays baseball differently. Turner struggles with making friends and understanding social rules.
A Special Friendship Begins
One day, Turner meets a girl named Lizzie Bright Griffin. She is Black. Despite his difficulties with social situations, Turner becomes good friends with Lizzie. Their friendship is important because of the challenges they face.
Saving a Community
Turner soon learns about a big problem. Lizzie's family and friends live in a community that is in danger. The authorities want to force them to leave their homes. If they don't leave, they might be sent away to a place far from their community.
Standing Up for What's Right
Turner knows he must help Lizzie and her community. This means he has to be brave. He has to stand up to the people in charge. This includes his own father, the Reverend. The book shows how Turner tries to save Lizzie's family and friends. It is a story about friendship, fairness, and courage.
