Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 222
Published: 2013
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"Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt tells the story of Turner Buckminster, a young boy who is sent to the small town of Phippsburg, Maine, after a series of troubles in his previous life. There, he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a spirited girl from the nearby island of Malaga, which is home to a community of African American fishermen. As their friendship blossoms, they confront themes of racism, loss, and resilience when the town's leaders decide to evict Lizzie's community for a coastal development project. The story explores the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what is right. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Readers Circle .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 222 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Perfection Learning .
Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.
United States in literature
Relationships in literature
Emotions And Feelings in literature
Prejudice And Racism in literature
Friendship in literature
Newbery Award: Winners
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Lupine Award
This book was recognised by the Lupine Award.
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Isinglass Teen Read Award
This book was recognised by the Isinglass Teen Read Award.
Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.
